Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: AD 1000–1650 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Oneota (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Blue Totem Antiques
Seller: Blue Totem Antiques
Seller agent: Carl Clausen, Non-Indian, 1883-1954; Rosa Clausen (Mrs. Carl Clausen), Non-Indian, 1902-1993

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1954 from Blue Totem Antiques (Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania), operated by Carl Clausen (1883-1954) and later by his widow Rosa Clausen (1902-1993).
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Place: Winona County; Minnesota; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/4364
Barcode: 224364.000

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/ws61919a7c4-8337-416a-b841-1bbacf76da3f

Record ID: NMAI_239384