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1952.5.92.30

Stone tool, triangular shaped flake, tapering to a point at the distal edge. The flake is black in colour. [MJD 23/07/2010]

1952.5.92.30

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone tool, triangular shaped flake, tapering to a point at the distal edge. The flake is black in colour. [MJD 23/07/2010]
Long description
Stone tool, triangular shaped flake, tapering to a point at the distal edge. The flake is black in colour. The ventral surface has orange inclusions. The left and right edges are retouched. [MJD 23/07/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Kaap Plateau Rondekop Mamuthia
Person
Field collector James Archibald Swan
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Flaked, Process Retouched
Dimensions
Length: max 33 mm, Width: max 21 mm, Depth: max 8 mm, Weight 7 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.5.92.30

Search terms: Tool, Archery Weapon, Flake, Arrow-head

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