{"product_id":"massive-9-prehistoric-flint-blade-quarry-blank-illinois-discovery-exceptional-oversized-native-american-artifact","title":"Massive 9½\" Prehistoric Flint Blade \/ Quarry Blank – Illinois Discovery – Exceptional Oversized Native American Artifact","description":"\u003cp\u003eArrowheads and stone tools 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered is an impressive 9½-inch prehistoric flint blade or large bifacial blank reportedly found in Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial artifact displays extensive flake removal across both faces and exhibits the broad, thinning characteristics commonly associated with oversized blade forms, quarry blanks, preforms, or unfinished bifacial tools. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches in length, it stands well above the size of most commonly encountered Midwestern stone tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtifact Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Flint Blade \/ Biface \/ Preform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reportedly found in Illinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flint \/ Chert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient surface wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact exhibits numerous percussion flake scars and broad reduction surfaces, suggesting significant workmanship during manufacture. While not displaying the refined symmetry of a finished ceremonial blade, it represents a substantial piece of prehistoric lithic technology and would make an impressive display specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Midwestern bifaces of this size are increasingly difficult to locate and remain highly sought after by collectors due to their visual impact and rarity compared to smaller field-found points and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative American artifact collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllinois archaeology collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint knapping enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive technology displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational exhibits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge intact example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious modern restoration visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge wear and ancient damage present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong display appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural field-found appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Authentic Ancient Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055104942304,"sku":"955","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9382\/5504\/files\/PXL_20260609_235605037.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?v=1781314362","url":"https:\/\/www.rarity-rack.com\/products\/massive-9-prehistoric-flint-blade-quarry-blank-illinois-discovery-exceptional-oversized-native-american-artifact","provider":"Rarity Rack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}