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Ax blade
Object Number 16-43-50/B927
Display Title Ax blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe blade, ovate, roughly chipped, crude
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Nigeria, Northern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 7.3 x 4.6 cm (7 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B927

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