Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980
Donor: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980

Collection History: Collected by William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator) at an unknown date; donated to MAI by William F. Stiles in 1949.
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Place: Newport; Newport County; Rhode Island; USA
Island Name: Rhode Island (Aquidneck Island)

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/3025
Barcode: 213025.000

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/ws6952ae99a-bac7-4050-a8db-a58237189a50

Record ID: NMAI_227491