Thebes point

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Date created: 8000–6000 BC (Early Archaic period)

Culture/People: probably Early Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951
Seller: Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry K. Deisher (1867-1951, owner of a textile mill in Kutztown, Pennsylvania); purchased from Henry Deisher by George Heye in 1915.
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Place: Iowa; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/2023
Barcode: 042023.001

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Thebes point
Media/Materials: Chert
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws626192a60-7067-4609-b2fe-f6d1cc3082ee

Record ID: NMAI_45302