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Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Seller:
Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (Christine Luzetta Zenke/Mrs. George Niebuhr), Non-Indian, 1880-1951  Search this
Previous owner:
George J. Niebuhr, Non-Indian, 1874-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Lackawanna County; Pennsylvania; USA
Date created:
6000 BC–AD 1550 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of George J. Niebuhr (1874-1928, of Maplewood, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from his widow Christine L. Zenke Niebuhr (1880-1951) in 1928.
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Catalog Number:
16/3201
Barcode:
163201.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6877b9465-0cdd-425a-8f5d-2710a7faaa5e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_174573