Authentic Lot of 39 Native American Arrowheads – Mid-Century New Mexico Collection

This authentic lot of 39 Native American arrowheads comes from a mid-20th century New Mexico collection and reflects a wide variety of prehistoric toolmaking traditions. These are not reproductions. Crafted from obsidian, basalt, chert, jasper, quartzite, and flint, each point was skillfully shaped for hunting and other utilitarian purposes. Forms include stemmed, corner-notched, side-notched, and lanceolate styles, with sizes ranging from small precision points to large, robust examples. Stone colors vary from deep black volcanic glass to rich red jasper, creamy quartz, mottled gray, and pink quartzite.

New Mexico’s prehistoric cultures had access to exceptional lithic resources: obsidian from the Jemez Mountains, jasper and quartz from river gravels, and high-grade chert from regional outcrops. This lot likely spans Late Archaic through Ancestral Puebloan periods (c. 5500 BC – AD 1300), offering an educational overview of Southwestern point styles. The diversity of materials and shapes makes this a striking display set and a meaningful study group for collectors. Quarter in photos for scale.

Condition:
Good, age-appropriate wear, comes as shown. Minor chips, surface weathering, and natural inclusions are consistent with authentic age and use.

Dimensions:
39-piece lot; total weight: 4.5 oz
Smallest: 3/4" x 1/2"
Largest: 2 1/2" x 1"

Legal Disclaimer (Arrowheads / Projectile Points):
This lot consists of stone projectile points and related lithic artifacts discovered on private property in New Mexico during the 1950s. No items were taken from federal, state, or tribal lands, nor from burial or sacred sites. These are sold strictly as general historical objects and are not represented as Indian-made under the definitions of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.