Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 2000 BC-AD 500

Culture/People: probably East Brazilian Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Gebhard von Hake, Non-Indian, b. ca. 1867
Seller: Gebhard von Hake, Non-Indian, b. ca. 1867

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gebhard von Hake (a German trader or businessman living in Brazil); purchased by MAI from Gebhard von Hake in 1924.
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Place: Palhoça Municipality; Grande Florianópolis Mesoregion, Florianópolis Microregion; Santa Catarina State, South Region; Brazil

See related items: East Brazilian Tradition (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/7811
Barcode: 127811.002

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/ws636e0ea5c-ddd2-48ef-b572-9eb468748a49

Record ID: NMAI_137492