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  • Gunther Barbed Arrowhead (SOLD)

    Gunther Barbed Arrowhead (SOLD)

    This small but deadly Gunther Barbed point is made from a piece of pink coastal plains flint and has long barbs, finely serrated edges and a needle sharp tip.

    Arrowhead Specs:  1 5/8″ long x 1 5/8″ wide.  Free shipping on this item to any US destinations.

  • Gunther Barbed Point

    Gunther Barbed Arrowhead 2 SOLD

    A beautiful Gunther Barbed point made of dark red coastal plains flint.

  • Gunther Barbed Arrowhead SOLD

    Gunther Barbed Arrowhead SOLD

    This sweet looking Gunther barbed arrow point is made of a translucent piece of pinkish coastal plains flint and it possesses all the features that a top-notch Gunther point should have: long, delicate barbs, needle sharp tip, a delicate stem for hafting and finely serrated edges that are very sharp.  When you hold this point up to the light the light shines through it, giving it an added element of beauty.  I killed a deer with a point very much like this one, proving the Gunther Barbed Point is deadly on big game.  Free shipping to all US customers!

  • Gunther Barbed Point

    Gunther Barbed Point

    $35.00

    This pretty Gunther Barbed point is made of red coastal plains flint.  It has finely serrated edges that are very sharp and needle sharp tip and barbs.  This point has asymmetrical barbs, which is very much in line with how the authentic Gunther points look like.

  • Gunther Barbed Point

    Gunther Barbed Point

    $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.

  • Gunther Barbed Point 3

    Gunther Barbed Point 3

    $25.00

    A colorful Gunther Barbed point made of Flint Ridge flint.

  • Ishi Aboriginal Point

    Ishi Aboriginal Point

    $25.00

    This fresh-outta-the-shop arrowhead copies the ones Ishi made when he was living in his aboriginal homeland in the wilderness of Deer and Mill Creeks in Northern California.  Ishi’s arrows were tipped with points of clear window glass just like this one; the glass was most likely scavenged from broken windows in old cabins.  This fine point follows the exquisite workmanship that Ishi put into all his weapons.  Free shipping within the U.S.

  • Light Blue Glass Wintu Point (SOLD)

    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.

  • Long Blue Glass Wintu Point SOLD

    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.

  • Mahogany Obsidian Arrowhead Necklace

    Mahogany Obsidian Arrowhead Necklace

    $25.00

    This necklace features a hand chipped arrowhead made of mahogany obsidian with copper wire wrapping attached to a brown leather cord.  It has a stainless steel lobster clasp for a secure fit.  As is, the cord is 26-inches in total length.  This length can be adjusted, and if you’re interested in this necklace but want the length altered, put that in the notes section of your order and I’ll adjust the length of the cord to fit your request at no charge.  I call this a Great Basin necklace because the arrowhead (which is actually more of a dart point if we want to be accurate) is of the Elko Eared type, which is a very common dart point design that was used in the Great Basin between 3,500 and 1,200 years ago.  Free shipping within the U.S.

  • Mahogany Obsidian Desert Side Notched Arrow Point

    Mahogany Obsidian Desert Side Notched Arrow Point

    $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.

  • Modoc Arrow Replica 1

    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.