For the discerning collector of history, here is a tangible link to the deep past — a hand-carved Native American arrowhead, carefully excavated from the western Appalachian region of North Carolina.

Ancient Appalachian Arrowhead – A Relic of Woodland Tradition.

For the discerning collector of history, here is a tangible link to the deep past — a hand-carved Native American arrowhead, carefully excavated from the western Appalachian region of North Carolina.

Fashioned from local quartz stone in striking pale tones, this point was expertly knapped to a fine triangular form with flared shoulders and a carefully worked stem for hafting.

Dated to the Late Prehistoric / Woodland periods (approx. 500–1500 years ago), such points were widely used across the Appalachian range. They would have tipped arrows for both hunting deer, turkey, and smaller game, as well as serving in defensive contexts. The Woodland period was a time of flourishing cultural development — communities built earthworks, cultivated crops, and maintained far-reaching trade networks, often exchanging tools like this one.

Arrowheads like this are highly sought-after both for their historical value and their visual beauty. Its light, almost crystalline appearance makes it an eye-catching piece for a cabinet of curiosities, where it can spark conversation about the lifeways of early America. Alternatively, it could be remade into a pendant, transforming ancient function into wearable history.

Measurements : The arrowhead measures 4.9cm x 1.6cm and total weight of 6.7grams.