Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Kurtz (of Berlin and Ocean City, Maryland); purchased by MAI from Edward Kurtz in 1929.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions
- Previous owner
- Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian
- Seller
- Edward Kurtz, Non-Indian
- Date created
- 6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
- Object Name
- Bifacial tool/projectile point
- Media/Materials
- Stone
- Techniques
- Flaked/chipped
- Object Type
- Tools and Equipment (General)
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