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Object Number 16-43-50/B928
Display Title Ax blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone adze, rough surface, pointed thick butt, mended, blade chipped
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Nigeria, Northern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.8 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B928

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