Awl/perforator

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Date created: AD 1100–1500 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Excavator: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942
Expedition sponsor: James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928

Collection History: Excavated by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1924 during MAI fieldwork sponsored by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place: Soak Hides, Threemile Harbor; East Hampton; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/5411
Barcode: 135411.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Awl/perforator
Media/Materials: Animal bone, antler
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66805f66f-ccf5-40dd-87d1-f1dcb3cd73ed

Record ID: NMAI_145740