Bifacial tool/projectile point

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

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Franklin S. Smith, Non-Indian
Donor: Franklin S. Smith, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Franklin S. Smith (of Jersey City, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Franklin S. Smith in 1925.
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Place: Kimball Island; Knox County; Maine; USA
Archipelago: Maine Islands
Island Name: Kimball Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/4366
Barcode: 144366.000

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/ws6563c0d74-0805-444d-aad6-98257d1e3692

Record ID: NMAI_154795