possibly Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Arthur C. King (Arthur Comstock King), Non-Indian, 1882-1957 Search this
Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas/Mrs. Arthur C. King), Non-Indian, 1888-1977 Search this
Seller:
Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas/Mrs. Arthur C. King), Non-Indian, 1888-1977 Search this
Auction venue:
B. G. Coats & Associates (B. G. Coats Auctioneers and Appraisers) Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Delaware; USA
Date created:
3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Arthur Comstock King (1882-1957, a civil engineer and artifact collector from Toms River, New Jersey); inherited by his widow, Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas, 1888-1977); purchased by MAI in 1959 at an auction of items from Arthur King's estate held by B. G. Coats & Associates (Long Branch, New Jersey).
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