possibly Northern California: Late Period (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards), Non-Indian, 1862-1939 Search this
Seller:
M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards), Non-Indian, 1862-1939 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Near mouth of Klamath River; Klamath River; Del Norte County; California; USA
Date created:
AD 1000–1850 (Late Holocene to Post-contact period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mrs. M. Alta Richards (Margaret Alta Richards/Mrs. Harry De Courcy Richards, 1862-1939); purchased by MAI from Mrs. Richards in 1936.
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