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: Jacob Rosenzweig (Jack Rosenzweig/J. Rosenzweig), Non-Indian
Lender: Jacob Rosenzweig (Jack Rosenzweig/J. Rosenzweig), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Jacob Rosenzweig; lent to MAI by Mr. Rosenzweig in 1940 and never reclaimed.
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Place: On county line; Tibbetts Brook; Yonkers, New York City, Bronx; Westchester County, 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: 20/1717
Barcode: 201717.000

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/ws609946cbe-af91-4f36-96d2-d9b7e80004a0

Record ID: NMAI_215525