Bifacial tool/projectile point fragment

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Howard A. Smolleck, Non-Indian, 1907-2001
Donor: Howard A. Smolleck, Non-Indian, 1907-2001

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Howard A. Smolleck (1907-2001, of New York City); donated to MAI by Howard Smolleck in 1925.
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Place: Bank of Inwood Creek near rockshelter; Inwood Creek; New York City, Manhattan, Inwood; New York County; New York; USA
Island Name: Manhattan Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/3965
Barcode: 143965.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point fragment
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f7c79c42-11db-4064-8206-3b585e402f5d

Record ID: NMAI_154654