Biface/Chopper

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Date created: AD 1100–1500 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Collector: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) in 1918 during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Soak Hides, Threemile Harbor; East Hampton; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/7205
Barcode: 087205.000

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/ws6c280fe5d-d7d8-44e9-a7c4-552369bd6467

Record ID: NMAI_94043