Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 200 BC–AD 500 (Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Middle Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Grant E. Sterling, Non-Indian
Donor: Grant E. Sterling, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Grant E. Sterling (of Greenport, New York); donated to MAI by Grant Sterling in 1921.
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Place: Aquebogue; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

See related items: Middle Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/8007
Barcode: 108007.000

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/ws673a7423c-3659-42bb-9eb7-a96419ea9e55

Record ID: NMAI_116503