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Light Blue Glass Wintu Point (SOLD)

This exquisite Wintu point is made from a piece of ice blue glass. This long, lean point is 4″ long and just barely under 1″ in width at the base. It’s gorgeous, with delicate, upturned notches and a flat, symmetrical profile. Points of this size are difficult to make because they’re so easy to snap in half if your support isn’t perfect. Thankfully this one made it through the treacherous manufacturing process and this is the result.

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Long Blue Glass Wintu Point
$45.00
This cool looking Wintu point is made of blue glass and it has a very long, lean profile with delicately made upturned notches. This point is flat and also quite thin and is a beautiful example of fine flintknapped art. The Wintu people lived in Northern California near the town of Redding and originally they made their exquisite arrow points out of obsidian, but started using glass after white settlers moved in.

Arrowhead Specs: 3″ long x 1/2″ wide.

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Mahogany Obsidian Desert Side Notched Arrow Point (NEW!)
$15.00
This Desert Side Notched arrow point is made of mahogany obsidian and is a copy of authentic Desert Side Notched arrow points found in the Great Basin of the Northwestern U.S. These points were used for hundreds of years to tip the hunting arrows of the Northern Paiute people who once called the high desert of the Pacific Northwest their home. This point could be used to make replica Great Basin arrows, kept as a collectible point, or used for hunting. 1 1/2 inches long x 3/4 inches wide. Free shipping to all US customers.

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Modoc Arrow Replica 1
$155.00
This is a museum-quality replica of a Modoc arrow that was in the collection of the late Dr. Bert Grayson. The shaft is made from a syringa shoot. It’s fletched with turkey wing feathers and all the paint is natural earth ochre and charcoal. The side-notched point is made of obsidian from Glass Buttes, Oregon. It’s secured with pine sap glue and deer sinew, and the feathers are wrapped on both ends with deer sinew and they’re also glued to the shaft with hide glue, just like the original.

This arrow isn’t foreshafted…it’s a single shoot. The sinew wrap towards the front of the arrow is painted with ochre, and it’s believed these sinew wraps were draw point markers to help the archer draw each arrow consistently, which promoted consistent arrow placement when hunting.

The Modoc lived along Klamath Lake along the California/Oregon border.

Arrow is shipped in a sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door.

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Northern Africa Arrowhead Replica
$15.00
Copy of authentic arrowheads from Northern Africa.

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Northern Paiute Arrow Replica
$145.00
This arrow is a copy of an authentic Northern Paiute arrow that’s currently in the Favell Museum in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This arrow is believed to have come from the Paiute living in Northern Nevada, around Pyramid Lake. The main shaft is made of reed, with a hardwood foreshaft. The foreshaft is painted red and it’s tipped with a Desert Side Notched point of obsidian that’s glued in place with pine sap glue and a wrapping of deer sinew. It’s fletched with turkey wing feathers that are applied with a pronounced twist. This imparts spin to the arrow in flight to improve stability and accuracy. It also has two bands of red painted under the feathers.

This arrow is shipped in a sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door. Free shipping within the U.S.

Arrow Specs: Northern Paiute replica, reed with hardwood foreshaft and obsidian point. 27-inches long.

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Northern Paiute Arrow Replica
$170.00
This beautiful arrow is a based on arrow fragments that were recovered in the 1930’s from Roaring Springs cave in SE Oregon. The fragments are currently in the collection of the Univ of Oregon Museum of Anthropology and I personally examined them while researching for the Northern Paiute Bow and Arrow video. If you’re interested in owning that video, click here.

The main shaft is reed with a hardwood foreshaft. It’s tipped with a small obsidian point that’s held in place with pine sap glue and a wrapping of deer sinew. It’s fletched with turkey tail feathers held with sinew. The paint design under the feathers copies the very paint design that was on the original arrow fragment, but unfortunately it was broken just a few inches in front of the feathers, so we don’t know what the front of the arrow looked like. So the paint design on the front is purely a guess, but it’s based on some other Paiute arrow fragments and common paint designs we’ve seen. This arrow comes with an information card and is shipped in a sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to you. Shipping to all U.S. customers is included in the price!

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Northern Paiute Arrow Replica 1
$130.00
Northern Paiute arrow replica based on authentic examples from Northern Nevada.

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Northern Paiute Bow and Arrows DVD (NEW!)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$29.95
This page is for ordering the physical DVD. Streaming also available! Click here to order the streaming version.

Primitive Pathways proudly announces its latest video release: Making the Northern Paiute Bow and Arrows! This project took 5 1/2 years to film, edit and complete and is the most labor-intensive instructional video we’ve produced so far. In it, you’ll learn every step in constructing the elusive archery gear of the Northern Paiute. Billy Berger and Steve Allely once again join forces and combine their skills of researching, replication, and professional production to create this 2-hour adventure that you’ll watch again and again.

You’ll get to see very rare authentic Paiute archery artifacts in both private collections and the Univ. of Oregon Museum of Anthropology. Then Billy and Steve collect the very same materials the Paiutes used for their bows and arrows and they show you each step in contructing the entire set-up from start to finish. All aspects of construction are covered: Cutting the wood, shaping the bow, sinew backing, tillering, twisting a sinew bowstring, collecting the reed for arrows, straightening the reed, painting, fletching, making and mounting the stone point, and shooting the bow. Sprinkled throughout the video are the “seasonings” that make an instructional video something much more than the sum of its parts. We interview a living Northern Paiute elder for his insights on the bow and arrows of his people and how they hunted. And we visit numerous significant archaeological sites of the Northern Paiute.

Most videos would end there. But that’s where this video is just getting started. With the completed weapons, Billy and Steve then embark on the epic challenge of using these prehistoric weapons in real hunts. Experience the thrill of chasing squirrels in the woodlands and rabbits in the desert as though you’re right there, with amazing over-the-shoulder viewpoints of arrows in flight as Billy and Steve attempt to put meat in the pot. The action is non-stop as they pursue numerous small game. You’ll see just how effective replica Paiute weapons really are in the hands of experienced primitive bowhunters.

This 2 hour, 2-disc set is an unforgettable adventure of mystery, enlightenment, and exploration. Follow the footsteps of the Northern Paiute deep into the past as we examine their artifacts, resurrect their ancient way of life and reconstruct their long forgotten weapons. We’ll clear away the fog of a long-ago time and bring these weapons into their rightful place in the modern world. The first 75 DVD orders will receive signed copies autographed by both Steve and Billy.

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Northern Paiute Bow and Arrows Video (Digital Download) NEW!!
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$29.95
This page is for ordering the streaming version (5.7 GB file size). CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO ORDER THE PHYSICAL DVD.

Now there’s no need to wait for a DVD to reach you to experience the latest Primitive Pathways adventure…just order the video here and you can watch it immediately! After placing your order, you’ll receive an e-mail with a link where you can download your own digital copy of the Paiute Bow and Arrows video (5.7 GB file size).

Primitive Pathways proudly announces its latest video release: Making the Northern Paiute Bow and Arrows! This project took 5 1/2 years to film, edit and complete and is the most labor-intensive instructional video we’ve produced so far. In it, you’ll learn every step in constructing the elusive archery gear of the Northern Paiute. Billy Berger and Steve Allely once again join forces and combine their skills of researching, replication, and professional production to create this 2-hour adventure that you’ll watch again and again.

You’ll get to see very rare authentic Paiute archery artifacts in both private collections and the Univ. of Oregon Museum of Anthropology. Then Billy and Steve collect the very same materials the Paiutes used for their bows and arrows and they show you each step in contructing the entire set-up from start to finish. All aspects of construction are covered: Cutting the wood, shaping the bow, sinew backing, tillering, twisting a sinew bowstring, collecting the reed for arrows, straightening the reed, painting, fletching, making and mounting the stone point, and shooting the bow. Sprinkled throughout the video are the “seasonings” that make an instructional video something much more than the sum of its parts. We interview a living Northern Paiute elder for his insights on the bow and arrows of his people and how they hunted. And we visit numerous significant archaeological sites of the Northern Paiute.

Most videos would end there. But we’re just getting started. With the completed weapons, Billy and Steve then embark on the epic challenge of using these prehistoric weapons in real hunts. Experience the thrill of chasing squirrels in the woodlands and rabbits in the desert as though you’re right there, with amazing over-the-shoulder viewpoints of arrows in flight as they attempt to put meat in the pot. The action is non-stop as Billy and Steve pursue numerous small game. You’ll get to see just how effective replica Paiute weapons really are in the hands of experienced primitive bowhunters.

This 2 hour video is full of unforgettable adventures, mystery, and enlightenment. Follow the footsteps of the Northern Paiute deep into the past as we examine their artifacts, resurrect their ancient way of life and reconstruct these long forgotten weapons. We’ll clear away the fog of a long-ago time and bring these weapons into their rightful place in the modern world.

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Northern Paiute Bow, Great Basin Bow
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$925.00
If you want to hunt with a piece of history, look no further than this bow. This museum-quality replica Northern Paiute bow is a fully functional big game hunting weapon. It pulls 45 lbs at 20 inches of draw and is capable of taking large game with properly matched arrows. This bow is based on authentic archaeological examples housed in museums, as well as bow fragments recovered from caves around Winnemucca Lake in NW Nevada.

This bow is 46 inches long and is made from a juniper limb. It’s backed with sinew and has a 2-ply sinew string. The tips and grip are wrapped with braintanned buckskin. This snappy little bow is a perfect copy of the short blind hunting bows the Northern Paiute people used for hunting deer and elk at close range. Their hunting blinds were small and inconspicuous to minimize alerting the deer of their presence. The Paiute knew when the animals moved and how to get close. All they needed was a weapon that could cover the last few yards in a flash, and this bow fit that need perfectly. It could be easily concealed within the cramped confines of a small brush or rock blind, and its short profile delivers their obsidian tipped arrows with blinding speed. My own experiments with identical bows have proved that these little poison slingers pack a lethal punch and can deliver their arrows with plenty of killing power. Small game aren’t safe either. With regular practice and matched arrows, this bow can also deliver pinpoint accuracy on small game at distance as well. This bow is light as a feather in the hand, making it effortless to carry for hours or even days on end.

Shipped to you in a sturdy PVC pipe to ensure safe delivery to your door. The PVC pipe also serves as a storage/transport container to protect the bow when traveling. Care and Instruction sheet included with this bow. Free shipping within the U.S.

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Northern Paiute Replica Knife (NEW!)
$75.00
This replica Northern Paiute knife copies authentic prehistoric knives found in caves and rockshelters in the high deserts of the Great Basin of the western U.S. This knife has a blade of opaque black obsidian set into a handle of western juniper. It’s set in place with epoxy that’s been colored to look like the black pine pitch glue that firmly held the authentic knives of the Northern Paiute. Now, I could have set the blade in with real pitch glue and it’s usually not a problem, but let’s say the postman delivered the knife to your front door and it sat in the hot sun for several hours, the blade could heat up enough that it would soften the pine pitch and the blade could, possibly fall out. I’ve never had that issue, but it happened to a friend of mine, so I decided to use black colored epoxy to secure the blade just to be safe. So here you go…a perfectly functional obsidian knife that’s right out of the prehistoric past. This knife is perfect for skinning large game like deer and elk.

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