Biface/Chopper

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Margaret Metz Ford (Margaret V. Metz/Mrs. Stuart M. Ford), Non-Indian, 1891-1971
Donor: Margaret Metz Ford (Margaret V. Metz/Mrs. Stuart M. Ford), Non-Indian, 1891-1971

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Margaret V. Metz (Mrs. Stuart M. Ford, 1891-1971); donated to MAI by Margaret V. Metz in 1916.
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Place: Denville; Morris County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/2005
Barcode: 052005.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Biface/Chopper
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6869e7c1b-6468-439a-b83e-6fa38998e528

Record ID: NMAI_55653