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1927.37.58.19

Narrow flake of semi-translucent cream coloured stone. Smooth and straight along one long side. [LKG 23/03/2010]

1927.37.58.19

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Collection type
Object
Description
Narrow flake of semi-translucent cream coloured stone. Smooth and straight along one long side. [LKG 23/03/2010]
Long description
Narrow flake of semi-translucent cream coloured stone. Smooth and straight along one long side. The stone's proximal end is characterised by numerous small and closely aligned scar plains, while the distal end tapers to a slim pointed wedge. There are greyish veins of colour visible over the stone. [LKG 23/03/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Free State Ficksburg
Person
Field collector Winifred Mabel Brunton
PRM source Winifred Mabel Brunton
Date
Date collected
By 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Retouched
Dimensions
Width 18 mm, Length 46 mm, Weight 7 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1927.37.58.19
Research and responses

Donga is a South African term for a drainage or erosion ditch. [CRFW 16/9/2002]

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