3" Tennessee Dovetail Arrowhead Projectile Point – Colorful Chert Native American Artifact

Arrowheads and stone tools weren’t just tools—they were often traded like money. Tribes valued them for their usefulness and skillful craftsmanship, making them a form of early currency in Native American trade long before coins came along. An impressive approximately 3-inch Dovetail-style stone projectile point or knife, attributed by the original collector to Tennessee. This piece features a long, tapered blade, prominent notching near the base and a distinctive expanding stem. The collector-identified chert displays pale lavender-gray, cream and light tan coloration, with visible flaking and shaping across its surfaces. A handwritten marking is visible near the base. The accompanying yellow handwritten collector card reads: “3″ Colorful Chert Dovetail — Found in Tennessee.” This identification is collector-provided, not independent authentication. Details Artifact: Collector-identified Dovetail-style projectile point / knife Length: Approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm), per collector identification Material: Chert / flint, collector-identified Color: Pale lavender-gray, cream and light tan Reported find location: Tennessee, per collector card Cultural attribution: Native American, collector-attributed and unverified Period: Possibly Early Archaic, subject to verification; no confirmed date is assigned to this piece Condition: As pictured, with visible flaking, surface irregularities and possible edge wear Provenance: Accompanied by handwritten collector identification; no additional documented provenance is provided The exact typology, age, material and find location have not been independently authenticated. Please review the photograph closely for condition, coloration and the handwritten marking. You will receive the exact item and collector card shown.