Culture/People:

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this

Previous owner:

Frederick J. Hilbiber (Fred Hilbiber), Non-Indian, 1857-1937  Search this

Seller:

Frederick J. Hilbiber (Fred Hilbiber), Non-Indian, 1857-1937  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Quartz, stone, quartzite

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

New Castle County; Delaware; USA

Date created:

6000 BC–AD 1600 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick J. Hilbiber (1857-1937, a barber, mineralogist, and collector in New Castle, Delaware); purchased by George G. Heye from Fred Hilbiber circa 1907.

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Catalog Number:

1/2490

Barcode:

012490.002

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67923d29a-bcbc-41cd-8bf9-d20103b61aa1

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_13411