Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 200 BC–AD 1600 (Middle to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Howard P. Bullis, Non-Indian
Donor: Howard P. Bullis, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Howard P. Bullis (of Brooklyn, New York); donated to MAI by Howard Bullis in 1932.
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Place: Gerritsen Creek, Jamaica Bay; New York City, Brooklyn; Kings County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/2679
Barcode: 182679.000

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/ws6c5797dae-a8e0-48b6-be42-da6ddf231603

Record ID: NMAI_195330