Culture/People:

probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this

Previous owner:

Warren K. Moorehead (Warren King Moorehead), Non-Indian, 1866-1939  Search this

Seller:

Warren K. Moorehead (Warren King Moorehead), Non-Indian, 1866-1939  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 Cumberland City; Cumberland City; Stewart County; Tennessee; USA

Date created:

8000 BC-AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of archaeologist Warren K. Moorehead (1866-1939); purchased by MAI from Warren K. Moorehead in 1916.

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Catalog Number:

4/8145

Barcode:

048145.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d8a800ab-55ce-45e7-8e37-76333e31e511

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_51885