ARROWHEADS 2"-2.5" 6-PACK NW1638
Our arrowheads are contemporary, handmade in India from agate and Jasper agate. Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz, characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks, but can be common in certain metamorphic rocks. This item consists of 6 arrowheads from 2" to 2 1/2" in length varying in color. |
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• Set of six 2"- 2 1/2" arrowheads
• Made from Agate and Jasper Agate
• Authentically Hand Made
Note: These are unique handmade products of natural material. Colors & Shapes will vary.
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THE NATIVE AMERICAN ARROW
The red men were amazingly industrious; in fashioning them they were amazingly ingenious, skillful and patient. The arrowhead was a notable example. In the Dakotas (Sioux) language it was called wan'hi', meaning "tooth of the arrow", and it really was much like a sharp stone fang which would wound and kill at a considerable distance. The Indian's chief weapon was the bow and arrow. An arrow maker, always a man, was a highly respected craftsman. Each arrow must be perfectly straight, rigid, expertly feathered, with a suitable point or head cleverly attached. The making of a sharp symmetrical arrowhead from a rough "blank" of stone was tedious and delicate; a work of art.
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