Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: George H. Johnson-Jervis, Non-Indian
Donor: George H. Johnson-Jervis, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George H. Johnson-Jervis; donated to MAI by George Johnson-Jervis in 1938.
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Place: North of George Washington Bridge; George Washington Bridge; New York City, Manhattan; New York County; New York; USA
Island Name: Manhattan Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 19/8134
Barcode: 198134.000

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/ws6867a92a4-5d9b-4c17-a3f9-c453872286d3

Record ID: NMAI_211604