My arrowhead collection

[claycat]

Just picked up over the years in Florida and Ga., except for the flat black one, it was given to me and said to come from out west.

[arappaho]

Way to go, Claycat! The ones you've found are real nice, and
three or four of them are real old. 9-10,000 years old. I would
suggest you surf the Sonandersonartifacts.com site posted by
Hardawaybadin if you want to try and ID them.
But the next time someone gives you one like that from 'out west', give it back to them. I don't know what that thing is
but it ain't no arrowhead. ;D

Joe

[lee]

Thanks for posting the picture of your arrowheads. It is nice to see so many quartz heads being found. They can be a bit hard to find in such good condition since farm equipment has been known to break them so easily.

[rickb29212]

Nice points - keep the photos coming. Rick B.

[claycat]

Thanks guys!

I wondered about the gift one. I didn't see how it could be anything except maybe a toy, the sides have no edges, just straight up and down.

[arappaho]

Mornin' Claycat, Just FYI, I want you to know that my reply to Basketweaverz
about the size vs function and age of her artifacts does not hold true regarding
your collection of points. I am very hesitant to say anything 'for sure' about
these things from looking at photos, but I am pretty certain that the oldest ones
in your collection are some of the smaller ones. The serrated point, just above
the one from 'out-west' and the one straight across from it just past the centerpiece
at 5 o'clock, look like they are two of your older ones. Can't say for sure about some
of the other small ones, but one or two of them may be old as well.
Incase you are trying to research any of your points, I didn't want to add any confusion.
So much for simple answers or 'One size fits all'.
LOL, Joe

[claycat]

Thanks Joe! I do plan on researching them but, have been sick with the flu. I going to bring them in so I can have them on hand as I look.

That little serrated one is the best of the bunch, looks wise. I was told the dark one at 7o'clock was Cherokee and 10,000 yrs. old? I am clueless about them. I just love finding them and look at them as gifts since, I don't actively look for them, they appear "as gifts" on the ground

I am curious about the inner ring one that is serrated with the little point sticking out of it's side. Was that intentional? Was it used to poke a hole in something and then slit it open or was it just unfinished.

[arappaho]

Ooooh, Sorry to hear about the flu. Ya'know what they say, an apple a day......
I like your attitude about finding artifacts. I used to actively hunt them, but
anymore I'm more like you. Just very happy to find one that the arrowhead
gods have put in my path.
I was wondering about those little barbs on the one you asked about as well.
Unfortunately, I cannot see it well enough to comment on. It looks like the barbs
were put there for a reason, but can't say anything for sure. Am curious,tho.
The 'Cherokee' point looks like a honker of a Savannah River that would make
it about 4000 years old.
The most important thing about collecting artifacts is remembering exactly where
you found them. A Savannah River type found in Florida may be called a 'Moon River'
and have a different date association.
Have Fun and Good Luck with your research. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Joe

[claycat]

Joe, I will try to get a close up of that one with the barb if the camera will do it.