Native American, southeastern Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Sand Ridge Site, Transitional Paleo Indians to Mississippian, ca. 8500 BCE to 1200 CE (10,500 to 800 BP). An attractive collection of 16 hand-knapped stone arrowheads showcasing lovely hues of sienna, russet, chestnut, caramel, grey, cream, black, and white. Fifteen of the projectile points display triangular shapes, ranging between stemmed, contracting stemmed, expanding stemmed, and corner notch forms, while one arrowhead presents an auriculate form. All hailing from southeastern Oklahoma, these fabulous arrowheads represent a diverse set of types, including Gary, Yarbrough, Dalton, Chisel Tip, Dawson, Edwards, Ellis, Bulverde, and Williams. Size of largest: 1" W x 2.25" H (2.5 cm x 5.7 cm); Size of frame: 12" W x 8" H (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
Knapped lithics, like these examples, are made using percussion, striking them with other stones; the process required to get them the correct shape requires training and skill.
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Charles (Charlie) Meyer collection, noted collector and famed illustrator for Greg Perino, famed authenticator and writer
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Condition
Set in a modern wood and glass frame. Losses to tips of two. Nicks/chips on peripheries, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent with light earthen deposits.