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Bifacial tool/projectile point and drill

Object Details

Collection History
Excavated in 1933 by archaeologist Godfrey J. Olsen (1906-1964) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI and MAI trustee Henry Lee Ferguson (1881-1959).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Late Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Excavator
Godfrey J. Olsen, Non-Indian, 1906-1964
Expedition sponsor
Henry Lee Ferguson (Henry L. Ferguson), Non-Indian, 1881-1959
Date created
AD 1350–1700 (Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point and drill
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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