Biface/Chopper

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Excavator: Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971; Charles O. Turbyfill (Charles Orr Turbyfill/C. O. Turbyfill), Non-Indian, 1888-1966; Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925
Expedition sponsor: Samuel Riker, Jr., Non-Indian, 1868-1936

Collection History: Excavated in 1917 or 1918 by MAI staff members Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971), Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925), and Charles O. Turbyfill (1888-1966) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI and funded by MAI trustee Samuel Riker Jr. (1868-1936).
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Place: Shell midden B; Schley Avenue; New York City, Bronx, Throgs Neck (Throggs Neck); Bronx County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/4472
Barcode: 084472.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Biface/Chopper
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6fe4b4fa3-afd6-461e-a394-c10806e6803a

Record ID: NMAI_90930