Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Leonard Kay Wright (Leonard K. Wright), Non-Indian, ca. 1900-1964; Sabra A. Wright (Sabra Pease/Mrs. Leonard K. Wright), Non-Indian, 1903-1988
Donor: Sabra A. Wright (Sabra Pease/Mrs. Leonard K. Wright), Non-Indian, 1903-1988

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leonard Kay Wright (ca. 1900-1964, a mechanical engineer specializing in refrigeration); inherited by his wife Sabra A. Wright (1903-1988); donated to MAI by Sabra Wright in 1965.
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Place: Union County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/6564
Barcode: 236564.000

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/ws6059a0319-50fb-4b6a-ba51-6fdfc16aca2f

Record ID: NMAI_251672