Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 1000–200 BC (Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893
Possible seller: Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928
Previous owner: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893; Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928

Collection History: Probably collected or excavated by Luke Mullock (1806-1893) between 1887 and 1888; purchased by Dr. John Owen McGregor (1850-1928, a physician and collector in Hamilton, Ontario) in 1893 from Luke Mullock's heirs; purchased by MAI in 1916, possibly from Dr. McGregor.
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Place: Lake Medad; Halton Regional Municipality; Ontario; Canada

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/7502
Barcode: 057502.000

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/ws6a45c1c39-9ad9-4d45-89f8-ee90f0b2f420

Record ID: NMAI_62100