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Bifacial tool/projectile point

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1954 from Blue Totem Antiques (Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania), operated by Carl Clausen (1883-1954) and later by his widow Rosa Clausen (1902-1993).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Blue Totem Antiques
Seller
Blue Totem Antiques
Seller agent
Carl Clausen, Non-Indian, 1883-1954
Rosa Clausen (Mrs. Carl Clausen), Non-Indian, 1902-1993
Date created
3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials
Chalcedony
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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