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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
J. B. McElroy, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Burkett, Dickson, and Carrolton spearpoints
Media/Materials:
Chert
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Arkansas; USA
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 500 (Late Archaic to Middle Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of J.B. McElroy (probably Joseph B. McElroy, a railroad agent in Augusta, Wisconsin); purchased by George Heye/MAI from an unknown source circa 1916.
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Catalog Number:
4/6323
Barcode:
046323.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d64ed634-ff8f-468e-a7dc-a1d7c7400e72
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_50121