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Object Number 20-30-50/B2474
Display Title Axes of stone, with platform at end, opposite edge
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, large flakes
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / <City> / Taschengit
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, Northwest; Morocco Region
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 18.6 × 15.5 × 4.1 cm (7 5/16 × 6 1/8 × 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object B/2474; 10

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