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  • Gunther Barbed Point (NEW!)

    $25.00

    This Gunther Barbed arrowhead is made of smooth grey Texas flint and is based on authentic Gunther points from the west coast.  It has both needle sharp barbs and tip and has a fine serrations that are wicked sharp.  Due to the shape of the flake that was made into the point, the barbs are somewhat asymmetrical and that’s another common feature with the authentic points.  It’s thin, flat, and would be lethal on big game…just like the old ones were.  Free shipping within the U.S.

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  • Gunther Barbed Point 3

    $35.00

    A colorful Gunther Barbed point made of Flint Ridge flint.

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  • Ishi Point (NEW!)

    $30.00

    This finely made glass arrow point copies the type of arrowheads that Ishi, “the last wild Indian of North America”, made and tipped his arrows with when he was still living in the wilds of northern California.  Ishi made arrowheads from discarded glass bottles he found at old ranch dumps, and he’d also use pieces of window glass for his points.  This point is made of window glass, and copies those that tipped his hunting arrows.  His hunting points differ from the larger, Wintu style points he made after coming out of the wilderness.  Scroll through the photos and you’ll also see a photo of Steve Allely with a deer he killed using replica Ishi archery gear.  Rest assured these points work.  This is a great gift for yourself or someone who loves the wild west, history, or Native American culture.  Free shipping to all US customers.

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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.

    Free shipping on all U.S. destinations.

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  • Long Blue Glass Wintu Point SOLD

    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

    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 arrowNorthern Paiute Arrow

    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 video

    Northern Paiute Bow and Arrows DVD (NEW!)

    $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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