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The Gunther style arrowhead is just
one of several varieties of points used
by the Northwestern tribes over the
centuries since the bow and arrow
were introduced some 1500 years ago.
Found across northern California,
western and central Oregon, and
southern Washington along the
Columbia River gorge, there are a
number of recognized varieties of
Gunther arrowhead. These fascinating
points offer several points of
instruction and challenge to a modern
student of arrowhead making.
one of several varieties of points used
by the Northwestern tribes over the
centuries since the bow and arrow
were introduced some 1500 years ago.
Found across northern California,
western and central Oregon, and
southern Washington along the
Columbia River gorge, there are a
number of recognized varieties of
Gunther arrowhead. These fascinating
points offer several points of
instruction and challenge to a modern
student of arrowhead making.
These dramatically designed small
arrowheads are sometimes said to be
barbed to serve as harpoon-like arrows
for hunting large fish, yet many have also
been found in the forested mountain and
foothill areas where they were used
effectively in hunting large and small
game animals, too.
They were made from colorful types of
quartz such as agate, jasper and petrified
wood, as well as volcanic materials such
as basalt and obsidian. The serrations
along the blade of the Gunther points
exhibit a greater degree of discipline and
craftsmanship than some other
Northwest arrowheads, such as the
Calapooya points, many of which seem to
be almost wildly serrated. Either way, the
serrations serve as effective cutting
devices upon the arrowhead's impact into
a game target, and also serve as a
self-sharpening feature of the arrowhead.
With its needle point and serrated edges,
the Gunther point is both dangerous and
delicate.
Look at this selection of Gunther points
found in northern California in the 1950's
and 1960's. The pattern held in common
by all the different knappers is clearly
seen in these arrowheads. From the
needle tips, to the serrated blade edges,
to the wide and deep base notches; the
design was clearly followed in the
knapping of each one of these points.
arrowheads are sometimes said to be
barbed to serve as harpoon-like arrows
for hunting large fish, yet many have also
been found in the forested mountain and
foothill areas where they were used
effectively in hunting large and small
game animals, too.
They were made from colorful types of
quartz such as agate, jasper and petrified
wood, as well as volcanic materials such
as basalt and obsidian. The serrations
along the blade of the Gunther points
exhibit a greater degree of discipline and
craftsmanship than some other
Northwest arrowheads, such as the
Calapooya points, many of which seem to
be almost wildly serrated. Either way, the
serrations serve as effective cutting
devices upon the arrowhead's impact into
a game target, and also serve as a
self-sharpening feature of the arrowhead.
With its needle point and serrated edges,
the Gunther point is both dangerous and
delicate.
Look at this selection of Gunther points
found in northern California in the 1950's
and 1960's. The pattern held in common
by all the different knappers is clearly
seen in these arrowheads. From the
needle tips, to the serrated blade edges,
to the wide and deep base notches; the
design was clearly followed in the
knapping of each one of these points.
It is easy when you know the
5 or 6 basic steps. You can
learn in less than an hour.
"It's so easy that the cavemen
did it" ... for thousands of years.
BEGINNER'S KIT INCLUDES:
5 or 6 basic steps. You can
learn in less than an hour.
"It's so easy that the cavemen
did it" ... for thousands of years.
BEGINNER'S KIT INCLUDES:
- 12 obsidian and flint flakes;
- Copper tipped flaking tool;
- Deer antler tine flaking tool;
- Leather hand pad;
- Complete instructions with
guide photos.
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Close Study Of Authentic Arrowheads Gives Us Good Ideas For Modern Knapping Activities.
Everything you need to know to make a workable, sharp arrowhead has been put together for you in clearly
written, easy-to-understand detail, in "How To Make Your Own ARROWHEAD". The written instructions
also provide an extensive series of detailed, close-up photographic illustrations of every step in the
process. In addition, the magazine-sized instructional publication also provides photographs of a selection
of ancient arrowheads, reproduced at their actual size, so you can see some of the shapes and styles
which were used by native peoples in North America. Those classic arrowheads are also shown greatly
enlarged, so you can see the detail of the point designs and the quality of the knapping craftsmanship. To
get yours by return mail, simply click the Paypal "Buy Now" button to order as many copies as you need.
Order yours today for just $9.95, postpaid in the U.S. and Canada.
written, easy-to-understand detail, in "How To Make Your Own ARROWHEAD". The written instructions
also provide an extensive series of detailed, close-up photographic illustrations of every step in the
process. In addition, the magazine-sized instructional publication also provides photographs of a selection
of ancient arrowheads, reproduced at their actual size, so you can see some of the shapes and styles
which were used by native peoples in North America. Those classic arrowheads are also shown greatly
enlarged, so you can see the detail of the point designs and the quality of the knapping craftsmanship. To
get yours by return mail, simply click the Paypal "Buy Now" button to order as many copies as you need.
Order yours today for just $9.95, postpaid in the U.S. and Canada.
We also offer our Beginner's Flint
Knapping Kit, which brings you the fully
illustrated instruction brochure, two
different kinds of copper-tipped and
deer antler tine pressure flaking tools,
a leather pad to cushion the stone
pieces while you work on it, and 12
flakes of obsidian and flint the right
size for making arrowheads. The
Beginner's Knapping Kit is available
for $19.95, plus $7.20 Priority Mail by
clicking on this PayPal Buy Now button.
Knapping Kit, which brings you the fully
illustrated instruction brochure, two
different kinds of copper-tipped and
deer antler tine pressure flaking tools,
a leather pad to cushion the stone
pieces while you work on it, and 12
flakes of obsidian and flint the right
size for making arrowheads. The
Beginner's Knapping Kit is available
for $19.95, plus $7.20 Priority Mail by
clicking on this PayPal Buy Now button.
Introducing the all-new AA&A Review, from Arrowheads Ancient & Authentic, examining "Lithics Americana -- Pacific Northwest Techniques & Practices". First volume details the knapping of this agate Gunther point, a 1964 find by the author in western Oregon. Order your copy today: $9.95 postpaid in the U.S. and Canada. |
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