Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Alfred Z. Baker, Sr. (Alfred Zantzinger Baker), Non-Indian, 1870-1940; Alfred Z. Baker, Jr. (Alfred Zantzinger Baker), Non-Indian, 1907-1987
Lender: Alfred Z. Baker, Jr. (Alfred Zantzinger Baker), Non-Indian, 1907-1987

Collection History: Collection history unknown, formerly in the collection of Alfred Zantzinger Baker (1870-1940), an artist and illustrator interested in American Indian cultures; lent to MAI by his son, Alfred Z. Baker, Jr. (1907-1987) in 1941 and never reclaimed.
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Place: New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/4111
Barcode: 204111.000

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/ws65f4b3fef-dbc3-4a75-bc36-0dda7f8c88a0

Record ID: NMAI_218092