Sterling Silver Arrowhead Pendant Necklace W/Chain

Description

This is an oxidized sterling silver hammered arrowhead pendant and big sterling oxidized chain link.

* pendant is approx. 1 3/8″ X 5/8″ which includes the bail and chain is 16” long
* oxidized sterling silver
*13 grams of sterling silver

Native American arrowheads remained to be consistently used throughout the entire human civilization with its design and materials being enhanced. From its plain V form, the designs become varied; there were some found Native American arrowheads that are fluted while others were notched. The Native Indians become selectively practical in choosing stones to use in creating arrowheads; they opted for stones that can be easily flaked and successfully sharpened. Most of the archeologists found Indian arrowheads made from various stones such as flints, obsidian, and chert; however, there were instances that they have found wooden and metallic ones. Nowadays, Native American arrowheads are significantly gathered by a couple of collectors and archeologists. Archeologists consider these items very important because with these, they are able to learn more about the Native Indians. They are able to distinguish what particular Indian tribe created the American arrowheads as characterized by the distinct points they present. Moreover, they are able to point out that different tribes settled in a specific area as time passed by due to evidences of several types of arrowheads found in a certain area. Furthermore, they are able to ascertain how intellectual, creative, and, resourceful the indigenous tribes were during their times.