Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: 3000–1000 BC (Late Archaic period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Arthur C. King (Arthur Comstock King), Non-Indian, 1882-1957; Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas/Mrs. Arthur C. King), Non-Indian, 1888-1977
Seller: Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas/Mrs. Arthur C. King), Non-Indian, 1888-1977
Auction venue: B. G. Coats & Associates (B. G. Coats Auctioneers and Appraisers)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Arthur Comstock King (1882-1957, a civil engineer and artifact collector from Toms River, New Jersey); inherited by his widow, Hermine C. King (Hermine Hambrock Cossenas, 1888-1977); purchased by MAI in 1959 at an auction of items from Arthur King's estate held by B. G. Coats & Associates (Long Branch, New Jersey).
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Place: Delaware; USA

See related items: Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/8551
Barcode: 228551.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6035e9145-39bf-4535-995a-1156a769c367

Record ID: NMAI_243576