possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Western Archaic and Late Pre-Contact Traditions and Great Basin peoples (archaeological) Search this
Previous owner:
Ed Buffalo (Edward Buffalo), Northern Paiute (Paviotso) [Pyramid Lake] Search this
Tommy Dunn (Thomas Dunn/Tommie Dunn), Northern Paiute (Paviotso) [Pyramid Lake] Search this
John Comelate, Northern Paiute (Paviotso) [Pyramid Lake] Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point and scraper (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Pyramid Lake; Pyramid Lake Reservation; Washoe County; Nevada; USA
Date created:
6500 BC–AD 1800 (Early Archaic to Post-contact period)
Collection History:
Items in this set were collected from several Pyramid Lake Paiute individuals (Ed Buffalo, Tommy Dunn, and John Comelate) in 1924 by anthropologist Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971, MAI staff member) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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