probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions Search this
Possible owner:
William Clement Bryant (William C. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1830-1898 Search this
Previous owner:
William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947 Search this
Seller:
William Letchworth Bryant (William L. Bryant), Non-Indian, 1871-1947 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Tennessee; USA
Date created:
8000 BC-AD 400 (Early Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William Letchworth Bryant (1871-1947) and possibly that of his father, William Clement Bryant (1830-1898); purchased by MAI from William Letchworth Bryant in 1920 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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