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Object Number 2003.1.1045
Display Title Unclassified mineral chunk, matte black & "sparkly", coarse surface, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Unclassified mineral chunk, matte black & "sparkly", coarse surface, perforated
Inventory Description Unclassified mineral chunk, matte black and sparkly, coarse surface, perforated
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Mineral
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.7 x 3.2 cm (2 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.1045

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Tools
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Faunal Remain
Stone
Body
Faunal Remain
Mineral
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Mineral fragments
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Mineral
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Chipping debris
Stone
Body
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Jar
Raw Material
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Raw Material
Jar
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Raw Material
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