Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 6000 BC–AD 800 (Middle Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Harriet K. Roeder (Harriet K. Pupke/Mrs. Arthur Roeder), Non-Indian, 1886-1958; Harriet A. Roeder, Non-Indian, 1915-1991
Donor: Harriet A. Roeder, Non-Indian, 1915-1991
Honoree: Harriet K. Roeder (Harriet K. Pupke/Mrs. Arthur Roeder), Non-Indian, 1886-1958

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Harriet K. Roeder (1886-1958); inherited by her daughter Harriet A. Roeder (1915-1991) and lent to MAI in 1959 in her mother's memory; donated to MAI by Harriet A. Roeder in 1963.
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Place: New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/7840
Barcode: 227840.000

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/ws61c5d2aed-ee88-4a9d-a0e0-942a1b67a661

Record ID: NMAI_242936