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)
Previous owner: George L. Kirk (G. F. Kirk), Non-Indian
Donor: George L. Kirk (G. F. Kirk), Non-Indian
MAI agent: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George L. Kirk (of Rutland, Vermont); donated to MAI by George L. Kirk in 1917 through Dr. Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) during MAI-sponsored fieldwork.
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Place: Rutland; Rutland County; Vermont; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/5383
Barcode: 065383.000

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/ws6df0df760-a7af-4a7f-8ba9-6b67fc00ce89

Record ID: NMAI_70471