Stone

One of three bored stones found in a cave at Kasamini, Yengema. Such bored stones, which may have been used as digging stick weights, pestles, mace heads, and drop weights for hunting traps, are common in Africa.

Further Information

• Type: Tools, implements
• Object: Stone
• Materials: Stone
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1949
• Associated Places: Kasanieri, Yengema (Place Found)
• Associated People: Mr. J.D. Pollet, Director of Geological Surveys, New England (Donor)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1949.04.03

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