Bifacial tool/projectile point

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Date created: AD 400-1000

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: David John Carnegie (10th Earl of Northesk), Non-Indian, 1865-1921
Auction venue: Christie Manson & Woods Limited (Christie's), 1859-
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of David John Carnegie (1865-1921, 10th Earl of Northesk); purchased by MAI in 1924 at an auction of the Earl of Northesk's "Rosehill Collection" held by Christie, Manson & Woods (London, England) using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Honduras

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/5523
Barcode: 135523.000

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/ws64d86192e-5482-4bb9-adfd-9d1693f436c4

Record ID: NMAI_145827