Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 6000–3000 BC (Middle Archaic period)

Culture/People: possibly Middle Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Raymond H. Seadale (Raymond Hilding Seadale), Non-Indian, 1902-1977
Donor: Raymond H. Seadale (Raymond Hilding Seadale), Non-Indian, 1902-1977

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Raymond H. Seadale (1902-1977, of New York City); donated to MAI by Raymond Seadale in 1954.
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Place: Saskatchewan; Canada

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/3877
Barcode: 223877.001

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6468049d9-146a-4824-9a41-136318010719

Record ID: NMAI_238793