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Knife blade

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. William L. Pyle (ca. 1866-1932, of Jersey City, New Jersey); donated to MAI by Dr. Pyle in 1922.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932
Donor
Dr. William L. Pyle, Non-Indian, ca. 1866-1932
Date created
3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Object Name
Knife blade
Media/Materials
Slate
Techniques
Ground
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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