Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Reverend William R. Blackie (W.R. Blackie), Non-Indian, 1870-1946
Donor: Reverend William R. Blackie (W.R. Blackie), Non-Indian, 1870-1946

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Reverend William R. Blackie (1870-1946, an amateur archaeologist and long-time associate of MAI); donated to MAI by Reverend Blackie in 1917.
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Place: Van Cortlandt Park; New York City, Bronx; Bronx County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 7/808
Barcode: 070808.000

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/ws62ef062bc-292b-442a-a4f1-c7e43e5e836a

Record ID: NMAI_76216