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1935.34.2

Stone tool; Small broad end-scraper and burin. [MJD 28/05/2010]

1935.34.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone tool; Small broad end-scraper and burin. [MJD 28/05/2010]
Long description
Stone tool; Small broad and thin end-scraper and burin medium reddish brown with grey and black inclusions. Burin on distal end with right lateral abrupt retouch scars. [MJD 28/05/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Northern Cape Province Frances Baard Sol Plaatjie Riverton
Person
Field collector James Archibald Swan
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Later Stone Age Wilton
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Retouched, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 21 mm, Thick: max 3 mm, Weight 2 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.34.2

Search terms: Tool, Burin, Flake, Scraper

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