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 4 strait-stemmed projectile points, recovered along the Lower Susquehanna River region—an area rich with Archaic to Woodland occupation. Each point showcases a different lithic material and form factor, all knapped with care and displaying fine pressure flaking and regional typology.

Material: Mixed (chert, rhyolite, siltstone, and fine-grain quartzite)

Largest Point: Approx. 2¾"

Region: Lower Susquehanna River (likely York/Lancaster Co. PA)

Cultural Affiliation: Archaic–Woodland Transition

Lot #: 503

Provenance: Private collection sale

The diversity in this group offers both visual appeal and educational insight into varying stone types and point construction techniques used across time.

🧠 Context & Use:
Strait-stemmed points like these were versatile, used as both projectiles and cutting tools. The region's proximity to the Susquehanna River suggests these tools may have supported hunting, fishing, and domestic activity across 4,000–1,000 BCE.