Culture/People:

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

Collector:

Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925  Search this

Object Name:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

New York City, Staten Island, Bloomfield (Watchogue); Richmond County; New York; USA

Island Name:

Staten Island

Date created:

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

Collection History:

Collected or purchased from local residents in 1917 by Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925, MAI staff member) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.

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Catalog Number:

6/8269

Barcode:

068269.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws634044ef0-d074-4046-89b7-e0a24e243321

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_73760