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Bifacial tool/projectile point

Object Details

Collection History
Collected by Raymond H. Seadale (1902-1977, of New York City) at an unknown date; donated to MAI by Raymond Seadale in 1954.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Middle Archaic, Late Archaic, and Early Woodland Traditions
Collector
Raymond H. Seadale (Raymond Hilding Seadale), Non-Indian, 1902-1977
Previous owner
Raymond H. Seadale (Raymond Hilding Seadale), Non-Indian, 1902-1977
Donor
Raymond H. Seadale (Raymond Hilding Seadale), Non-Indian, 1902-1977
Date created
4000 BC–600 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials
Stone, quartz
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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