Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 13,000–8000 BC (Early to Transitional Paleoindian period)

Culture/People: probably Paleoindian Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Dr. Edgar Burke, Non-Indian, 1889-1950
Donor: Minnie M. Schwab (Mathilde "Tilita" Burke Bradbury Schwab/Mrs. Robert H. Schwab), Non-Indian, 1891-1970; Alicita B. Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee/Mrs. F. S. Lee), Non-Indian, 1903-1992

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Edgar Burke (1889-1950, a physician and hospital director in Jersey City, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Dr. Burke's sisters, Alicita Burke Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee, 1903-1992) and Minnie Burke Schwab (Mrs. Robert H. Schwab, 1891-1970) in 1952.
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Place: Colorado; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/417
Barcode: 220417.002

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials: Chert
Techniques: Flaked/chipped
Dimensions: 11.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d62e5ea9-4424-418d-8f54-b59c5017718f

Record ID: NMAI_235298