How much would an arrowhead like this be worth?

[bmartin0693]

I have an arrowhead here made of banded rhyolite with a sharp tip. Looks late archaic to me but I'm not really sure. I'm not a professional at appraising arrowheads so I'm not sure how to price something like this to someone that wants to buy this from me. Does anyone have any suggestions on how much this arrowhead could be worth?

 

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[bmartin0693]

Thanks CC. I'm glad you like it. So you're from Southwestern US huh? I have a frame here that you might like; some of these are from Texas. I didn't inherit these, I bought 'em.

 

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[tomclark]

That point is a knife, not an arrowhead. Some people collect tools like that one. With that tip and the work of resharpening, it's a good study piece. I put a few points on eBay a few years ago and sold one like that for 5 bucks. I should'a kept it.

 

[bmartin0693]

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That point is a knife, not an arrowhead. Some people collect tools like that one. With that tip and the work of resharpening, it's a good study piece. I put a few points on eBay a few years ago and sold one like that for 5 bucks. I should'a kept it.

You talkin bout the Rowan point? You think it's been resharpened?

 

[Calvin.Coin]

That point is a knife, not an arrowhead. Some people collect tools like that one. With that tip and the work of resharpening, it's a good study piece. I put a few points on eBay a few years ago and sold one like that for 5 bucks. I should'a kept it.

I know almost nothing about Indian Artifacts but wish to learn. What denotes a knife? I was just assuming (I know, I know) that the bottom part (I don't even know the terminology) looked like it could be tied onto a straight stick or shaft.

Thanks for all the info guys,
-cc

 

[dlos]

There are several factors denoting knife v. true arrowhead. Size is an easy one as arrowheads had to be small to fly through the air on a shaft. Shape is a factor as are width, length (spear points), edge and tip forms. Arrowheads of today made of steel are very fine, relatively small and light. Ancient forms required all the same properties.

 

[GatorBoy]

That's physics and aerodynamics...well put.

 

[Calvin.Coin]

There are several factors denoting knife v. true arrowhead. Size is an easy one as arrowheads had to be small to fly through the air on a shaft. Shape is a factor as are width, length (spear points), edge and tip forms. Arrowheads of today made of steel are very fine, relatively small and light. Ancient forms required all the same properties.

What confuses me is when you say "knife" I imagine something with a handle that is gripped in one's palm. If the point in question wasn't an arrowhead then my next "guess" would have been spear-head. But again, only because it looks like something one would throw rather than hold in hand (it seems small for that). Thanks for all the info, I can see I have much to learn.

cheers,
cc

edited for grammar

 

[GatorBoy]

 

[Calvin.Coin]

Aww...I see now. It's the simple things that get me. That pic is awesome btw, thanks for the clarification.

cheers,
cc

 

[rock]

I find almost all of mine are knifes that look like arrowheads. I can see the difference in the design of the blade. One side will actually bow out further than the other side even though both sides are flaked and it has a stem. If it is used as a arrowhead it would be equal on both sides. That is how I tell. Either way it looks like a nice one. I would ask the person wanting to buy it how much they would feel comfortable in paying for it. If it sounds fair to you then go with it. Both of you will be happy then. Good Luck

 

[GatorBoy]

Aww...I see now. It's the simple things that get me. That pic is awesome btw, thanks for the clarification.

cheers,
cc

Your welcome. And Rock ...that bow..alot of the time is just the way the spall comes off the mother stone. I have a perform here I will take a pic. Right now for reference. Its a natural curve in most cases. Alot of dealers refer to it as side "B"