Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: George W. Sykes (George Whitney Sykes), Non-Indian, 1836-1898; Anna M. Smith (Anna Marion Sykes/Mrs. Charles Huntington Smith), Non-Indian, 1865-1945
Lender: Anna M. Smith (Anna Marion Sykes/Mrs. Charles Huntington Smith), Non-Indian, 1865-1945
Donor: Anna M. Smith (Anna Marion Sykes/Mrs. Charles Huntington Smith), Non-Indian, 1865-1945

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George Whitney Sykes (1836-1898, of Peekskill, New York); inherited by his daughter Anna M. Smith (Mrs. Charles Huntington Smith, 1865-1945); lent to MAI by Anna Smith in 1923; bequeathed to MAI by Anna Smith.
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Place: Peekskill; Westchester County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/641
Barcode: 120641.000

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/ws6eb6d65f9-d1fd-423e-adef-58d87dcfbdbe

Record ID: NMAI_129900