Culture/People:

probably Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Quartzite

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

New York City, Manhattan, Inwood; New York County; New York; USA

Island Name:

Manhattan Island

Date created:

3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); acquired by George Heye from Joseph Keppler circa 1905.

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Catalog Number:

6258

Barcode:

006258.000

See related items:

Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66ca03b6f-7e4e-4bce-a54e-397f7c003a79

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_6658