Bifacial tool/projectile point

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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)
Lender: Harry Corson, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Harry Corson (of Tottenville, New York); lent to MAI by Harry Corson in 1926 and never reclaimed.
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Place: New York City, Staten Island, New Springville; Richmond County; New York; USA
Island Name: Staten Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 15/121
Barcode: 150121.000

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/ws6ad71af71-5ada-4fd1-9a0a-f36c0b7901bc

Record ID: NMAI_161192