Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: blindarcher on June 11, 2015, 08:48:07 pm

Title: Arrowheads made from shell
Post by: blindarcher on June 11, 2015, 08:48:07 pm

I have been experimenting with making arrowheads from clam shells.  To be reasonably flat, my finished arrowheads are about the size of bird points.  They are light, but sharp.  I have not heard others making arrowheads from shells other than a rumor that Indians from the Pacific Northwest may have done so.  Has anyone heard of arrowheads from shells?

Title: Re: Arrowheads made from shell
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on June 14, 2015, 02:16:12 am

My Tribe made them, Coos.  I know other Tribes in the area did as well.

Title: Re: Arrowheads made from shell
Post by: JackCrafty on June 14, 2015, 02:19:13 am

Shell arrowheads were made by Indians along the TX gulf coast.  Not too common but they seem to be made from relatively large shells.  The edges looked "nipped" rather than "knapped".  I'll try to find pictures...