Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 6000 BC–AD 1600 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Elisha Richardson Bradley (E. R. Bradley), Non-Indian, 1865-1943
Seller: Elisha Richardson Bradley (E. R. Bradley), Non-Indian, 1865-1943

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist Elisha Richardson Bradley (1865-1943); purchased by MAI from Elisha R. Bradley in 1937.
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Place: Vicinity of Cazenovia; Cazenovia; Madison County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 19/1521
Barcode: 191521.000

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/ws66311586d-f435-4d50-b660-320e51ec0409

Record ID: NMAI_204795