Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)

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Date created: AD 700–1700 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: J. D. Albertis, Non-Indian
Seller: J. D. Albertis, Non-Indian
Presenter/funding source: Marie Heye Clemens (Mrs. James B. Clemens), Non-Indian, 1869-1943

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of J.D. Albertis (owner of a secondhand store in Cutchogue, Long Island); purchased by MAI from J.D. Albertis in 1933 using funds donated by George Heye's sister, Marie Heye Clemens (Mrs. James B. Clemens, 1869-1943).
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Place: Threemile Harbor; East Hampton; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/4712
Barcode: 184712.001

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61c462593-9b8c-457d-b6a5-6d5d1f06ac41

Record ID: NMAI_197097