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Object Number
36-6-50/1560.1
Display Title
3 heavy crude stone fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone; handaxes; black colored stone
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Acheulean IV
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms
Kariandusi River
Materials
Stone ,
Dimensions
Overall: 12.2 × 9.1 × 3.7 cm (4 13/16 × 3 9/16 × 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
36-6-50/1560.1; G. K. R; 1931-841; 193#-870
Provenance
Collector
East African Archaeological Expedition
Intermediary
Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey
Donor
Donated by
East African Archaeological Expedition
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36-6-50/1560 | 3 heavy crude stone fist axes |
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|
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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