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1954.2.131

Stone tool; Small crudely worked hand-axe, of red-brown stone. Pointed distal tip and curved proximal, scarring on both sides. [LKG 23/07/2010]


1954.2.131

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone tool; Small crudely worked hand-axe, of red-brown stone. Pointed distal tip and curved proximal, scarring on both sides. [LKG 23/07/2010]
Geographical reference
Northern Cape Province Pixley ka Seme Siyancuma Douglas
Person
Field collector Robert Broom
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Middle Stone Age Fauresmith
Date collected
By 1954
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Width 60 mm, Length 101 mm, Weight 197 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.2.131

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Hand-axe