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Accession Number 997.1.11 Title oval biface and flakes Object Status experimental Category lithic tools Object Type flake; biface Portion complete Creator Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > chert > Norway Bluff Chert > Munsungun Black Techniques chipped-stone Measurements overall: 5.7 cm Description There is one gray dot on the dyed surface and red paint on the spots where flakes have been removed. Significance to experimental procedure to be determined. There is also a vial of tiny flakes removed from the biface. Credit Line Young, Dr. David; Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson