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2 quartzite (?) fist axes
Object Number 36-6-50/1555.1
Display Title 2 quartzite (?) fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, axe, tear-drop shape
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean V
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania / <State> / <County> / <City> / Oldoway
Additional Geographic Terms Tanganyika Territory
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 × 6.8 × 2.8 cm (4 1/16 × 2 11/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-6-50/1555.1; Oldoway / #3LA 089 / HK IV / Ach. 5

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