Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Albert R. Metz (A.R. Metz), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Donor: Margaret Metz Ford (Margaret V. Metz/Mrs. Stuart M. Ford), Non-Indian, 1891-1971; A. Russell Metz (Albert Russel Metz, Jr.), Non-Indian, 1884-1934

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert R. Metz (1858-1929); donated to MAI in 1929 by his children, Margaret Metz Ford (Mrs. Stuart M. Ford, 1891-1971) and A. Russell Metz (Albert Russel Metz, Jr., 1884-1934).
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Place: Denville; Morris County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/5607
Barcode: 165607.000

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/ws67d3da7f6-6add-4cc6-823e-9e4fd6f40dde

Record ID: NMAI_177409