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Are old arrowheads worth any money?

Joe Ford

Are old arrowheads worth any money?

While some Native American arrowheads are worth a fortune, most of them are not worth much money. Since arrowheads were made all over North America for thousands of years, they are relatively easy to find. Since they are so common, you won’t be able to sell a typical arrowhead for much.

Where can I find Clovis arrowheads?

Some of the most important sites are where people have found Clovis points are:

  • The blackwater draw type site (New Mexico)
  • The Anzick site (Montana)
  • The Simon site (Idaho)
  • The Colby site (Wyoming)
  • The East Wenatchee site (Washington)

How do you identify a Clovis point?

Clovis points are wholly distinctive. Chipped from jasper, chert, obsidian and other fine, brittle stone, they have a lance-shaped tip and (sometimes) wickedly sharp edges. Extending from the base toward the tips are shallow, concave grooves called “flutes” that may have helped the points be inserted into spear shafts.

What is the difference between Clovis and Folsom?

Clovis points are often found with the bones of mammoth. Note the short, wide groove, or “flute,” that extends a short way up the point from the base. Folsom points are often found with the bones of bison. On Folsom points, the “flute” extends almost the full length of the point.

What does the long distance between Clovis sites tell archaeologists about their culture?

What does the long distance between Clovis sites tell archaeologists about their culture? They had to travel great distances as they hunted. You just studied 10 terms!

How were Native American arrowheads made?

Native Americans made arrowheads using a chipping process called flint knapping. After the flint was selected, the large piece was cut down to size by a blow to the edge with a piece of hard stone. This is called percussion chipping and was repeated until the piece was thinned and shaped.

What are arrowheads made of today?

Such artifacts can be found all over the world in various locations. Those that have survived are usually made of stone, primarily consisting of flint, obsidian or chert. In many excavations, bone, wooden, and metal arrowheads have also been found.