Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 500 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953
Donor: Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee); donated to MAI by Blair S. Williams in 1950.
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Place: Runyon; Middlesex County; New Jersey; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/6651
Barcode: 216651.000

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/ws62eb1e31f-746c-4ace-9b7a-517d6b6dadb1

Record ID: NMAI_230818