Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 500 (Early Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962
Seller: Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Lancelot Ely (1875-1962, a surgeon in Somerville, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Dr. Ely in 1950.
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Place: North Branch of Raritan River; Raritan River; Somerset County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/5111
Barcode: 215111.000

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/ws687ffecea-68a9-4aa8-9e6f-0753e9ed9b21

Record ID: NMAI_229525