Bifacial tool/projectile point

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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: Dr. Clemens F. Fulda, Non-Indian, 1846-1914; Dr. Carl Fulda, Non-Indian, 1878-1917

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Clemens F. Fulda (1846-1914); inherited by his son Dr. Carl Fulda (1878-1917); purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1918.
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Place: New York City, Queens, Springfield Gardens; Queens County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/1360
Barcode: 081360.000

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/ws6cef11db1-105d-43e9-a4b7-63586e4b38f5

Record ID: NMAI_87599