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1927.39.67

Transparent and black banded agate scraper, crescent shaped. [MJD 17/03/2010]

1927.39.67

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Collection type
Object
Description
Transparent and black banded agate scraper, crescent shaped. [MJD 17/03/2010]
Long description
Transparent and black banded agate scraper, crescent shaped. The ventral surface is convex creating a concave dorsal surface. [MJD 17/03/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Northern Cape Province Frances Baard Sol Plaatjie Kimberley
Person
Field collector James Archibald Swan
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date
Date collected
By 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Agate Stone, Process Retouched, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Height: max 3 mm, Length: max 12 mm distal to proximal edge, Width: max 19 mm, Weight 1 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1927.39.67

Search terms: Tool, Flake, Scraper

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