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Object Number 20-32-50/B2444
Display Title Fist axes - pointed
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, fist axes, roughly ovate, patinated, butt angled
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sidi Baikia
Additional Geographic Terms Tebessa, 60 km South of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 8.8 x 4.4 cm (4 5/8 x 3 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object B2444; S Baikia

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