美洲原住民，晚期古期至林地时代 石头 箭头 - 美洲原住民 印第安人 - 97 mm (沒有保留價)

“Native American indian stone arrowhead

Culture / Period: Native American, Late Archaic to Woodland Period
Date / Period: circa 3000–500 B.C.
Material: Stone
Dimensions: 97 mm
Condition: Good condition

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 101
The current owner purchased the Native American stone arrowhead from a private collector, N.N., Harderwijk, the Netherlands
The previous owner stated that the object had been in his collection since an unknown date
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1980s
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history is available

Background Information:
This stone projectile point is part of the long-standing lithic tradition of the Indigenous peoples of North America. While often referred to as an “arrowhead,” the size and form suggest that it may also have functioned as a spear or dart point, depending on its precise cultural and chronological context. The elongated blade and shaped base indicate that it was designed for hafting onto a wooden shaft, forming an effective hunting implement.

Projectile points of this type were essential tools within Native American societies, primarily used for hunting game. Their role extended beyond simple functionality, as they were central to subsistence strategies and daily life. The ability to produce reliable hunting tools was crucial, reflecting both survival needs and the transmission of technical knowledge across generations.

The object is made from a fine-grained stone, likely flint or chert, materials well suited to controlled flaking. The visible flake scars across both faces demonstrate bifacial working, a skilled technique involving both percussion and pressure flaking to achieve a symmetrical and functional form. Such craftsmanship indicates that the object was produced within an established technological tradition, rather than as an isolated or improvised tool.

Without a documented find location, a precise typological classification or tribal attribution cannot be confirmed. The dating to the Late Archaic to Woodland Period, circa 3000–500 B.C., is therefore based on general morphological characteristics. During this extensive period, Native American communities across North America developed diverse cultural expressions, while maintaining continuity in stone tool production as a key aspect of daily life.

Stone projectile points were widely produced and are commonly found in archaeological contexts across the continent. Raw materials were often sourced locally, but in some cases transported over considerable distances, reflecting patterns of mobility and exchange. These objects therefore provide insight into both everyday subsistence and broader cultural interactions.

This piece provides a direct and physical link to the Indigenous peoples of ancient North America, where such tools played a vital role in hunting and daily survival. It forms a tangible connection to the ancient world, illustrating the skill and practical knowledge embedded in prehistoric craftsmanship.