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Ax blade
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Object Number 16-43-50/B926
Display Title Ax blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, broken, green and white steon, rounded blade, butt missing
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Nigeria, Northern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm (2 13/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B926

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