Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: George G. Hale (George Gilbert Hale), Non-Indian, 1872-1946
Seller: George G. Hale (George Gilbert Hale), Non-Indian, 1872-1946
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George G. Hale (1872-1946, an artifact collector and dealer in Westport, Connecticut); purchased by MAI from George G. Hale in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Westport; Fairfield County; Connecticut; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/6773
Barcode: 086773.001

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/ws656f5b902-4dbd-40cb-bce6-fea35519e3ef

Record ID: NMAI_93774