probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic, Early Woodland, and Late Woodland Traditions Search this
Previous owner:
Reginald Pelham Bolton, Non-Indian, 1856-1942 Search this
Donor:
Reginald Pelham Bolton, Non-Indian, 1856-1942 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Chert, slate, quartzite, quartz
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
New York City, Manhattan, Inwood; New York County; New York; USA
Island Name:
Manhattan Island
Date created:
1500 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Reginald Pelham Bolton (1856-1942, a New York City civil engineer, amateur archaeologist, and historian); donated to MAI by Reginald Pelham Bolton in 1939.
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