How can I tell if my arrowhead is real?

Examine the surface of the arrowhead. Authentic arrowheads feature flake scars where pieces of the rock were hit away. These scars are normally curved; however, if the arrowhead is very old, these scars may be smoothed over. If this is the case, examine the surface of the arrowhead with a magnifying glass.

How do I identify my arrowhead?

If it's stemmed, check the condition of the stem. In case it's stemless, see if it's fluted or not. If it's scored, determine if it's indented in the side or from the corner. The area and the configuration of the pointed arrowhead are sufficient to limit your options to just 12 potential types.

What type of arrowheads are worth money?

Clovis arrowhead is by far the rarest arrowhead worldwide, with only about 10,000 of them ever found. These rare arrowheads are worth a fortune, ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars!

What do you do if you find an arrowhead?

Leave it be or face possible fines and jail time. Illegal to keep artifacts on public land, but there is a loophole if you find an arrowhead on the surface of the ground.

How do I sell my arrowheads?

You can sell them to ancient artifact buyers, use a website that fosters the sale of authentic ancient artifacts or sell them on your own through an online store or at an artifact event. Services like ArrowheadsUSA.com and Arrowheads.com remove a lot of the legwork. They will appraise and sell or buy your goods.

How to identify fake arrowheads, plus some artifact discussion

What's the most expensive arrowhead?

The most expensive arrowhead ever sold went for $276,000. It was both prehistoric and made of green obsidian, a rare stone.

How do you authenticate Native American artifacts?

How do I sell my Native American artifacts?

Arrowheads.com is the premier place to sell arrowheads and unwanted Indian artifact collections. With access to the best authenticators in the hobby, we are sure to offer you top dollar for your unwanted artifacts.

How old is the average arrowhead?

Making and Fitting an Arrowhead

Arrowheads can be as much as 14,000 years old, and when someone today finds one, it's likely that he or she is the first person since the original maker to touch it!

What's the difference between an arrowhead and Spearhead?

Arrowheads are projected using a bow and arrow. Spearheads are attached to the end of a shaft and are used for thrusting. Arrowheads are reasonably smaller and lighter, whereas spearheads have larger, heavier, and finer points.

How many different types of arrowheads are there?

American Indians made the arrowheads or “projectile points” about 500 A.D. However, archaeologists discovered that stone arrowheads existed way back in the Middle Paleolithic Levallois and were used by both the Neanderthals and Early Modern Humans.

What were tiny arrowheads used for?

Size and Shape Matters. Myth Number 2: The smallest arrowheads were used for killing birds.

What are white arrowheads made of?

Most arrowheads were made from various stones such as flints, obsidian, and chert; however, wooden and metallic ones have also been found. Native Americans made arrowheads using a chipping process called flint knapping.

What is a Clovis arrowhead?

Clovis arrowheads have concave base and convex sides. The broadest areas for Clovis arrowheads are situated either in the near midsection or toward the base of the point. Clovis arrowheads are usually crafted out of stone or chert. Clovis arrowheads have typical slender blades and have parallel curved edges.

How do you certify arrowheads?

Certificates of Authenticity

For arrowheads priced at $1 00 or more, the seller customarily provides a 'Certificate along with the item. If one is not offered, the buyer can request that one be obtained and defer purchase until the artifact evaluation has been completed.

Is there an app to identify artifacts?

To that end, today we are releasing mdFIND, a crowdsourcing app that allows any member of the public to record and photograph unanticipated artifact discoveries in the field, and report those findings to the MHT Office of Archaeology. The app is built on ESRI's Survey123 technology.

Is it illegal to sell Native American artifacts?

It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell, any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States.

Is digging for arrowheads illegal?

It is illegal and unethical to collect artifacts on public lands. Artifacts include anything made or used by humans including arrowheads and flakes, pottery, basketry, rock art, bottles, coins, metal pieces, and even old cans. Collecting artifacts disrupts the archaeological record.

Why are arrowheads found in creeks?

Without methods to store and transport water, they needed daily access to fresh water. So, they camped, traveled, and hunted near water systems. In these drainages they also made, left, lost, and broke stone tools. These points washed into creeks or rivers and become part of their gravel system over the centuries.

What is obsidian arrowhead?

The hand-carved Obsidian Arrowhead is a long, sharp, shiny black stone, used historically as a prominent weapon. This crystal is formed when molten lava cools and hardens.

How do I get my arrowhead collection appraised?

The Arrowheads.com Appraisal Process

For a photo-based appraisal, please send clear photos of your items along with a ruler included in the photo for size reference. Based on your photos we will appraise your artifacts and email you back with our estimated value.

Can you sell Native American arrowheads?

Q: Is it legal to buy and sell Native American artifacts? A: Yes, as long as the items were found in accordance with state and federal laws, they are completely legal to buy, sell, and trade.

How do you identify artifacts?

Describe your object, and where you found it, and then ask if you can send an image attachment to them. It's possible that the person you reach will be able to identify your artifact or recommend a better person to contact on the basis of your description or image.