Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Collector: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents in 1923 by Dr. Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) during MAI-sponsored fieldwork.
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Place: Seekonk; Bristol County; Massachusetts; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/15
Barcode: 120015.000

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/ws607a84c3a-b165-480e-9301-9bda75b1938e

Record ID: NMAI_128913