North American Arrowheads

[jpaul]

I found a collection of 250+ North American indian arrowheads.

I'm interested in finding an auction house to appraise and auction the collection. Any suggestions for reputable firm specializing in this field?

 

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[jewelerguy]

you might try asking in the sub forum "North American Indian Artifacts" ( https://www.treasurenet.com/forums/north-american-indian-artifacts.82/ )
This sub forum of Treasurenet is for posting pics and discussion of daily finds, typically metal detector or eyeball finds

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Moved thread to Indian artifact forum.

Post picture of them, although you can't sell here without being charter member, members can give you an idea of what they might be worth.

 

[CreekSide]

We can make sure they are authentic for you. Just need a state where they were found

 

[newnan man]

Pictures!

 

[jpaul]

Having difficulty getting this site to allow upload/attachment of photos. I have them as attachments to an email that i could send to someone who could then figure out how to upload onto this thread.

 

[jpaul]

Here are some pics

 

[jpaul]

Content guide for pics...

Arrowheads

Collection by William Copp

______________________________________________

​

Book 1



Intro: “Indian artifacts found in the life time of William R. Copp of Nunica, Michigan (1915 - ?)”

Photo Numbers

Page 1: 6 Arrowheads – Unknown origin DSC 2191.jpg



Page 2: 12 Arrowheads – Unknown origin 2192



Page 3: 13 Arrowheads – Unknown origin 2193



Page 4: 13 Arrowheads – “New Mexico 1958” 2194



Page 5: 15 Arrowheads – Unknown origin 2195







Book 3



Page 1: 16 Arrowheads from Ottowa-Kent, 2201

Muskegan, Allegon Counties,

Michigan, 1923-38



Page 2: 19 Arrowheads – Michigan 2202



Page 3: 11 Arrowheads – Michigan 2203



Page 4: 12 Arrowheads – Michigan 2204



Page 5: 7 artifacts of unknown origin

(Michigan?) including axe head (?) 2205







Book 4



Page 1: 2 small Arrowheads – “South Dakota” 2206

1 flesh scraper (?)



Page 2: 3 Arrowheads – Franklin County, TX 2207

1 Arrowhead – Montana

1 Arrowhead – South Dakota

3 Arrowheads – Collins County, TX

1 Arrowhead – Montana

1 Arrowhead – Alabama

3 Arrowheads – Mississippi

2 Arrowheads – Kansas

4 Arrowheads – Indiana



Page 3: 3 Arrowheads – Arkansas 2208

11 Arrowheads – Texas



Page 4: 23 Arrowheads – West Texas 2209







Book 5



Page 1: 20 Arrowheads – Ottawa County, Michigan 2210



Page 2: 25 Arrowheads – Apache Jct., Arizona 2211



Page 3: 22 Arrowheads – Michigan 2212



Page 4: 27 Arrowheads – Michigan 2213



Page 5: 2 Arrowheads – Unknown origin 2214







Miscellaneous



1. “Roman Bronze Socketed Arrowhead c.100BC” 2196-2200

Authenticated with letter from

Ancient Artifacts & Coins of New York, NY, 1990.



2. 1 Arrowhead – Unknown origin (from Michigan page?) 2215

 

[dognose]

When you say: "I found a collection of 250+ North American indian arrowheads."

Does this mean you purchased these items from the Sadigh Gallery? I see the 3third image, dsc02196.jpg, a letter from Sadigh Gallery describing a roman coin included.

I am confused how this relates.
Where these obtained from the gallery?
If not, where were these "found"?

 

[newnan man]

All look authentic but as for value it is not a collection that will sell for much money. Mostly field grade points and Dognoses question is valid.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

They are what are called field grade points, so value per each is minimal.

Depending on what you paid you may or may not make any money.

Also, Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art went out of business and had a reputation of selling fakes if you review their customer reviews and complaints.

As Dogmose asked, how did you aquire them, did you buy or were they given to you, if given then you will make a little but don't get big $ signs in your eyes as value is mininum.

 

[jpaul]

When you say: "I found a collection of 250+ North American indian arrowheads."

Does this mean you purchased these items from the Sadigh Gallery? I see the 3third image, dsc02196.jpg, a letter from Sadigh Gallery describing a roman coin included.

I am confused how this relates.
Where these obtained from the gallery?
If not, where were these "found"?

No, did not acquire collection from a gallery.

It was found in an old house that that I had purchased as-is many years ago. Collection was (still is) in a series of 3-ring binders with notes.

As to the letter from a gallery, presumably you are referring to the statement therein about the "Roman Bronze socketed arrowhead, c.100BC". Presumably, the prior owner and collector (long ago deceased) had procured the letter as to that particular item in the collection..

 

[newnan man]

Unless you really need the money, which would be minimal, I would keep them. Reframe them into a better frame that doesn't require wires to hold them in place.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I agree with Newman, re-frame and keep them. An auction house if they even accepted them will charge 25%-35% fee.


Those that are broke, missing tips, ears/barbs, or stacks are all but worthless to experienced buyers.

You would make more selling them individually on EBay, if you want to hassle with 200 auctions.