Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: AD 1000–1600 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Eugene Staman (John Eugene Staman), Non-Indian, 1894-1930
Previous owner: Eugene Staman (John Eugene Staman), Non-Indian, 1894-1930
Donor: Eugene Staman (John Eugene Staman), Non-Indian, 1894-1930
Expedition leader: Warren K. Moorehead (Warren King Moorehead), Non-Indian, 1866-1939
Expedition: Susquehanna River Expedition (1916)

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Eugene Staman (John Eugene Staman, 1894-1930, of Washington Boro, Pennsylvania) and probably collected by him at an unknown date; donated to MAI by Eugene Staman in 1916 during the Susquehanna River Expedition, led by archaeologist Warren K. Moorehead (1866-1939) and sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Washington Boro; Lancaster County; Pennsylvania; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/2531
Barcode: 052531.002

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/ws6c805d286-d11d-4bb7-aac9-7c40de07b8a8

Record ID: NMAI_56788