Axes of stone - with pointed edge – Objects

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Object Number 20-30-50/B2481

Display Title Axes of stone - with pointed edge

Descriptions

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, axe, ovate, crude, on flake, red-brown, with cortex

Classification

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / <City> / Taschengit

Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, Northwest; Morocco Region

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 10.1 x 4.2 cm (5 3/16 x 4 x 1 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object B/2481

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