Culture/People:

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

Previous owner:

Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951  Search this

Seller:

Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951  Search this

Object Name:

MacCorkle and Thebes points

Media/Materials:

Chert

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Iowa; USA

Date created:

8000–6000 BC (Early Archaic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry K. Deisher (1867-1951, owner of a textile mill in Kutztown, Pennsylvania); purchased from Henry Deisher by George Heye in 1915.

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Catalog Number:

4/2023

Barcode:

042023.002

See related items:

Early Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60ea1beb6-f394-4167-a0ed-7875a09a1406

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_45303