Culture/People:

probably Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962  Search this

Seller:

Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Hutchins; McKean County; Pennsylvania; USA

Date created:

3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Lancelot Ely (1875-1962, a surgeon in Somerville, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Dr. Ely in 1950.

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Catalog Number:

21/5090

Barcode:

215090.000

See related items:

Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws668fe4b3b-588e-43ed-ae2f-6790c22f83fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_229504