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.

Offered here is a vibrant and authentic lot of 4 quartzite projectile points, each hand-crafted by Native American artisans and recovered from Berks County, Pennsylvania. The longest piece measures approximately 2.5 inches, with all showing excellent form, age-consistent surface patina, and classic notching or tapering indicative of Northeast Woodland styles.

Material: Quartzite — prized for its toughness and diverse coloration

Condition: Strong flaking, weathered edges, mineral deposits visible

Region: Pennsylvania (Berks Co.)

Age Estimate: Likely Late Archaic to Early Woodland (circa 3,000–1,000 BCE)

Provenance: From auction lot #425, documented and traceable

Ideal for collectors looking to expand their North American lithic collections or resellers seeking high-appeal regional material.

🧠 Historical Note:
Quartzite arrowheads from this region are known for their durability and colorful banding. Their craftsmanship showcases adaptive flintknapping techniques refined over thousands of years by Indigenous peoples of the Mid-Atlantic.