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Bifacial tool/projectile point

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Lena C. Van Horn (ca. 1872-1942, of Groton, New York) and possibly that of her husband Arthur C. Van Horn (ca. 1862-1935); donated to MAI by Lena Van Horn in 1938 in honor of Arthur Van Horn.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible owner
Arthur C. Van Horn, Non-Indian, ca. 1862-1935
Previous owner
Lena C. Van Horn (Mrs. Arthur C. Van Horn), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1942
Donor
Lena C. Van Horn (Mrs. Arthur C. Van Horn), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1942
Honoree
Arthur C. Van Horn, Non-Indian, ca. 1862-1935
Date created
3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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