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1946.3.1

Stone tool; gently tapering towards the distal edge with a dorsal ridge. [MJD 09/07/2010]

1946.3.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone tool; gently tapering towards the distal edge with a dorsal ridge. [MJD 09/07/2010]
Long description
Stone tool; gently tapering towards the distal edge with a dorsal ridge. The left and right edges have semi-abrupt retouching. The stone is reddish brown in colour. [MJD 09/07/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Northern Cape Province Frances Baard Sol Plaatjie Kimberley Golf Links
Person
Field collector James Archibald Swan
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Middle Stone Age, uncertain Archaeological period: Later Stone Age, uncertain
Date collected
By 1946
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Flaked, Process Retouched
Dimensions
Width: max 44 mm, Length: max 160 mm, Thick: max 43 mm, Weight 90 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.3.1

Search terms: Tool, Blade Flake

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