Culture/People:

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

Collector:

Montague Tallant (W. Montague Tallant/Walter Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1892-1962  Search this

Previous owner:

Montague Tallant (W. Montague Tallant/Walter Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1892-1962  Search this

Seller:

Louise W. Tallant (Louise Wilder Tallant/Mrs. Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1890-1971  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 Volusia; Birds Island Midden; Volusia; Volusia County; Florida; USA

Archipelago:

Florida Inland Islands

Island Name:

Birds Island

Date created:

6000-3000 BC (Middle Archaic period)

Collection History:

Collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Montague Tallant (Walter Montague Tallant, 1892-1962) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from his widow Louise Wilder Tallant (1890-1971) in 1965.

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Catalog Number:

23/8016

Barcode:

238016.000

See related items:

Middle Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6be1c359b-2c9d-407c-9241-51114d124cb0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_253152