Culture/People:

possibly Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Collector:

Cora L. Magnus, Non-Indian  Search this

Previous owner:

Cora L. Magnus, Non-Indian  Search this

Donor:

Cora L. Magnus, Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Backyard; 1887 Madison Avenue; New York City, Manhattan; New York County; New York; USA

Island Name:

Manhattan Island

Date created:

6000–1000 BC (Middle to Late Archaic period)

Collection History:

Found in the backyard of a house on Madison Avenue by Cora L. Magnus in 1883; donated to MAI by Cora L. Magnus in 1933.

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Catalog Number:

18/4886

Barcode:

184886.000

See related items:

Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ad5871a6-b541-4045-949c-6e528ec6fee4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_197747