Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Thomas Blaine Donaldson (1876-1947) and possibly his father Thomas Corwin Donaldson (1843-1898, an attorney and biographer of the artist George Catlin); purchased by George Heye from Thomas B. Donaldson in 1909.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Paleoindian Tradition: Clovis (archaeological culture) (attributed)
- Seller
- Thomas Blaine Donaldson (Thomas B. Donaldson), Non-Indian, 1876-1947
- Possible owner
- Thomas Corwin Donaldson (Thomas C. Donaldson), Non-Indian, 1843-1898
- Previous owner
- Thomas Blaine Donaldson (Thomas B. Donaldson), Non-Indian, 1876-1947
- Date created
- 13,000–11,000 BC (Early Paleoindian period)
- Object Name
- Bifacial tool/projectile point
- Media/Materials
- Chert
- Techniques
- Flaked/chipped
- Object Type
- Tools and Equipment (General)
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