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 lot of 7 authentic Native American arrowheads recovered in New York State, featuring a variety of forms, sizes, and knapping styles.

This collection showcases multiple projectile point types, likely spanning Late Archaic through Woodland periods, and provides an excellent snapshot of prehistoric toolmaking in the Northeastern United States. Seven pieces in one purchase — an instant collection representing thousands of years of indigenous craftsmanship.

🪨 Collection Highlights

• Total: 7 arrowheads
• Region: New York State
• Material: Chert / Flint (microcrystalline quartz)
• Mixed sizes and forms including:
  • Triangular points
  • Stemmed / notched examples
  • One elongated blade-style piece

Each piece displays authentic bifacial flaking, natural patina, and edge wear consistent with genuine prehistoric use and age.

🔍 Condition

• All pieces are authentic field-grade artifacts
• Some show tip wear, edge chipping, or partial bases — typical for excavated finds
• Strong texture and flake patterns across the group

👉 This is a true “as found” collection, not modern reproductions.

🧠 Historical Context

These tools were used for hunting (arrow and spear points), cutting and processing game, and general survival applications. Artifacts like these were essential to daily life and reflect thousands of years of indigenous craftsmanship and adaptation in the Northeast.

📅 Estimated Age

Approx. 500 – 5,000 years old (Late Archaic to Woodland period range)

🎯 Perfect For

• 🔥 Starter collectors — an instant collection in one purchase
• 🔥 Display or study of Northeastern prehistoric lithics
• 🔥 History enthusiasts and indigenous artifact collectors