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Culture/People:
probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Stone, jasper, quartz
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Windsor Shades; New Kent County; Virginia; USA
Date created:
8000 BC–AD 1600 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collected in 1921 by anthropologist Frank G. Speck (1881-1950); purchased by MAI from Frank Speck in 1921 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Catalog Number:
10/6581
Barcode:
106581.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6600e405d-02ce-45a8-bea2-eec6c4353fa4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_115146