Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932
Donor: Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. William L. Pyle (ca. 1866-1932, of Jersey City, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Dr. Pyle in 1922.
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Place: Pamrapo village site; Bayonne, Greenville; Hudson County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 11/1573
Barcode: 111573.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69d1324e8-2c90-4b59-b9a0-559400299167

Record ID: NMAI_120424