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Culture/People:
possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
J. Francis Murphy (John Francis Murphy), Non-Indian, 1853-1921  Search this
Ada Clifford Murphy (Mrs. J. Francis Murphy), Non-Indian, 1859-1849  Search this
Donor:
Ada Clifford Murphy (Mrs. J. Francis Murphy), Non-Indian, 1859-1849  Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Tipton; Cedar County; Iowa; USA
Date created:
2000–300 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of artist J. Francis Murphy (1853-1921); inherited by his wife Ada Clifford Murphy (1859-1849); donated to MAI by Mrs. Murphy in 1923.
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Catalog Number:
12/4523
Barcode:
124523.000
See related items:
Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ac1f9611-c9f0-48b7-9a99-daae1c400057
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_133189