Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 6000–1000 BC (Middle to Late Archaic period)

Culture/People: possibly Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953
Donor: Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee); donated to MAI by Blair Williams in 1933.
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Place: Northumberland County; New Brunswick; Canada

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/4478
Barcode: 184478.000

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/ws6a8a0ebd0-794c-479c-970b-b14014c31cde

Record ID: NMAI_197316