Any experts on arrowheads?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Steve Shubinski, Sep 10, 2020.

  1. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    I have 4 arrowheads and know nothing about them at all. I am sure it is hard to pinpoint just from a photo but if anyone is able to identify tribes or age estimate that would be great! #1 is 2 7/8" long, #2 is 1" long, #3 is 1 5/8" long, #4 is 1 3/16" long.
    mm 142 6.jpg mm 142 3.jpg arrow 1.jpg mm 142 5.jpg
     
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

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  3. smallaxe

    smallaxe Well-Known Member

    It should be noted that points are frequently and easily reproduced, and have been for at least a hundred years. The best way to know they're genuine is if you are the one that picks them from the ground.

    Is the second one broken, or finished on its bottom edge?
     
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  4. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    I know they were all purchased in the U.S. but not sure where as my Mom bought them. Thanks for the reference, very helpful!
     
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  5. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    The second one does not appear to be broken.
     
  6. Voltaire

    Voltaire New Member

    The first is a modern point, made in the last 50 year's or less. It is obsidian. The second and 4th are jasper the second and 4th also look authentic. The third looks like a Chinese or Mexican copy, that one is questionable. Yet pictures can be imperfect. The first I can tell is modern by how clean, and whole it is. Also the style is very modern unlike typical artifacts. I make arrowheads. I have collected and traded old one's. Most have alkali etching on one side, and tend to be broken in places.
     
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  7. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    Thanks 2manybooks, smallaxe and Voltaire for the input!
     
  8. Voltaire

    Voltaire New Member

    Your welcome.
     
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