Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 1000 BC–AD 400 (Early to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Edwin H. Bishop, Non-Indian
Seller: Edwin H. Bishop, Non-Indian
MAI agent: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edwin H. Bishop (of Northport, Long Island); purchased from Edwin Bishop in 1917 by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) during MAI-sponsored fieldwork.
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Place: Centerport; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/1837
Barcode: 061837.000

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/ws61207c915-dbec-4f2e-a9a4-92a7ffaebfe5

Record ID: NMAI_66349