Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Possible owner: John J. Stevenson, Non-Indian, 1841-1924
Lender: New York University

Collection History: Collection history unknown; part of the "Stevenson Collection" at New York University, and possibly from the collection of New York University professor John J. Stevenson (1841-1924); lent by New York University to MAI in 1920.
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Place: Saratoga Lake; Saratoga County; New York; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/7494
Barcode: 097494.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6966b7b61-b941-48ee-a292-fc2d4354f9f2

Record ID: NMAI_105425