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.

Lot of 7 authentic Native American projectile points, surface-found in New York State. This group includes a mix of stemmed, side-notched, and narrow lanceolate forms made from regional cherts and quartzite. Each piece shows natural patina, weathering, and aging consistent with genuine field-found artifacts.

Good variety in shapes, materials, and workmanship — a solid New York regional starter or add-on set.

Likely Age

Most pieces fall into:

Late Archaic to Woodland

Approx. 1500 BC – 1200 AD

Material Types

Common NY materials visible:

Normanskill-type chert

Black/gray chert & jasper-like stone

Quartzite (center red piece)

Light tan chert

Point Styles Noticed

Several narrow, elongated points typical of Late Archaic NY styles

One stemmed white/tan point

Two dark triangular-to-lanceolate forms

Good diversity, none appear modern or reworked

All show surface patina, edge wear, and correct flake patterns for northeastern finds.