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 set of seven (7) authentic Native American arrowheads recovered from Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania — regions rich in Indigenous history. Sourced from the Ted Knieriem Collection, these artifacts reflect various point styles and materials consistent with Woodland and Late Archaic periods.

The largest point measures approximately 3 inches, with others ranging in form from side-notched to stemmed and unnotched blades. Each piece is hand-knapped from regional chert, rhyolite, or other hardstone, displaying clear evidence of flaking and shaping techniques.

These artifacts were likely used for both hunting and utility purposes, and their well-preserved condition makes them excellent representatives of pre-contact lifeways in the Mid-Atlantic.

Region: Lancaster & York Co., Pennsylvania

Material: Local chert, rhyolite, and quartzite variants

Era Estimate: Late Archaic to Woodland Period

Longest Point: 3 inches

Collection: Ex. Ted Knieriem

Lot Number: 238

Condition: Generally intact with expected age wear; some edge weathering visible.

Analysis:

The variety in material and form suggests these points were created across different time periods or for different uses (e.g., small game hunting vs. larger projectiles).

The largest point, with its elongated leaf shape and symmetrical flaking, likely served as a spear or knife tip.

The inclusion of a small corner-notched point in this lot adds to the diversity and collectible appeal.