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Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Caroline R. Decker (ca. 1841-1917, of Tottenville, New York); inherited by her daughter Etta Decker Russell (Mrs. George Russell, b. ca. 1868); donated to MAI by Mrs. Russell in 1932.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Caroline R. Decker, Non-Indian, ca. 1841-1917
Etta Decker Russell (Henrietta Decker/Mrs. George Russell), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1868
Donor
Etta Decker Russell (Henrietta Decker/Mrs. George Russell), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1868
Date created
AD 700–1700 (Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point (unfinished)
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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