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 set of three authentic Native American projectile points recovered from Northern Tennessee, an area known for high-quality chert and diverse prehistoric toolmaking traditions.

This trio features a strong mix of forms and materials:

• Left: Semi-translucent gray/brown chert with smooth flaking and clean edges
• Center: Larger, darker blade-style point with heavy percussion flaking and strong presence
• Right: Lighter tan point with a more weathered surface and classic utilitarian shape

Together, these pieces highlight the range of craftsmanship and material variation typical of the region.

🪨 Material

Chert / Flint (microcrystalline quartz)
Mineral Class: Silicate – Tectosilicate
Crystal System: Trigonal (Quartz family)

📍 Region

Northern Tennessee — Known for high-quality knappable stone, Archaic to Woodland period activity, and diverse point styles and tool forms.

📈 Estimated Age

Approx. 1,000 – 5,000+ years old (Archaic to Woodland period range)

🔍 Condition

• Authentic field finds
• Moderate edge wear consistent with age
• Center piece shows heavier working and patina
• Good overall display appeal as a grouped set

⚖️ Estimated Weight

90 – 150 grams total (3.2 – 5.3 oz)