Arrowheads weren’t just tools—they were often traded like money. Tribes valued them for their usefulness and skillful craftsmanship, making them a form of early currency in Native American trade long before coins came along.

This is a hand-knapped 3½ inch quartz projectile point found in Pennsylvania. The piece features a long, narrow, leaf-shaped profile with tapered ends and a naturally weathered surface. The flaking is more subtle than on heavily refined bifaces, suggesting a functional cutting or piercing tool rather than a decorative point.

The quartz material displays a granular texture and natural patina consistent with long-term burial. Its elongated form may indicate use as a knife, spear, or multi-purpose utility point, typical of prehistoric toolmaking in the Mid-Atlantic region where quartz was a commonly available raw material.

Specifications

• Material: Quartz
• Length: ~3½ inches
• Find Location: Pennsylvania
• Condition: Authentic field-found condition with natural wear
• Type: Likely Archaic-period utility / spear / knife form

A solid example of practical Native American craftsmanship from the Northeastern United States.