Culture/People:

possibly Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Harvey L. Hill (Harvey Alonzo Hill/H. L. Hill), Non-Indian, 1861-1956  Search this

Seller:

Harvey L. Hill (Harvey Alonzo Hill/H. L. Hill), Non-Indian, 1861-1956  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped, flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Valley of Mexico; Mexico

Geographical Areas:

Valley of Mexico

Date created:

AD 100–1550 (Early to Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Harvey L. Hill (Harvey Alonzo Hill, 1861-1956, an antique dealer in San Francisco, California) in 1930.

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Catalog Number:

17/6160

Barcode:

176160.000

See related items:

Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60d25467c-0591-431d-aa52-6337ba83e813

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_188640