Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)

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Date created: AD 900–1700 (Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: John B. Morris, Non-Indian
Donor: John B. Morris, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John B. Morris (of Saugatuck, Connecticut); donated to MAI by John B. Morris in 1919.
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Place: Saugatuck; Fairfield County; Connecticut; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/1278
Barcode: 091278.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)
Media/Materials: Quartz
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cf4c226e-597f-47b5-a331-c8fd1143278c

Record ID: NMAI_98323