Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Benjamin Lewis, Non-Indian; Harry Bennett (Henry Bennett), Non-Indian
Donor: Benjamin Lewis, Non-Indian; Harry Bennett (Henry Bennett), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Benjamin Lewis (of Teaneck, New Jersey) and Harry Bennett (of West Englewood, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Benjamin Lewis and Harry Bennett in 1925.
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Place: Teaneck; Bergen County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/9751
Barcode: 139751.001

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/ws64d39b55b-c0a3-4d8a-9c85-112f685746cc

Record ID: NMAI_150216