Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)

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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)
Collector: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents in 1939 by William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Throgs Neck (Throggs Neck); New York City, Bronx, Throgs Neck (Throggs Neck); Bronx County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/604
Barcode: 200604.000

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/ws6c6c4bb69-3867-4c66-b2ac-f822679b92c9

Record ID: NMAI_213601