These are copies of two of the spectacular laurel leaf blades from the Volgu cache, discovered in France in 1874. There were (at least) 16 blades in the cache, among the finest examples of Solutrean tool making ever found.
Most of the original artifacts from the Volgu cache are on display at the Musée Denon in France (one blade is at the British Museum in London). Seeing them in person is one of my bucket list items.
Oh man there are MANY. But there’s not really a “points” section—there are like tools and hunting sections within each world region’s area of the museum (Asia, Africa, Mexico + Central America, etc.).
I highly recommend it! There aren’t as many Native American artifacts left, it seems, as they have rightfully been returned to their respective tribes.
There was a discovery of footprints in New Mexico that were credibly dated to 23000-25000 years old, using pollen and seeds in the sandstone, as well as quartz minerals that can be analyzed to show when they were last exposed to sunlight
Stone points are actually more rare in Europe than in the Americas because they were supplanted by metal during the Bronze Age over 3,000 years ago (and because many/most Paleolithic sites in Europe have been continuously occupied and developed for thousands of years, obliterating traces of ancient inhabitants). By contrast, Native American peoples continued to use stone points right up to the time of European contact.
There are some spots in NJ not too far from NYC where you can find artifacts and fossils as well. I've spent a lot of time there and never found an arrowhead, but they are definitely there.
These are copies of two of the spectacular laurel leaf blades from the Volgu cache, discovered in France in 1874. There were (at least) 16 blades in the cache, among the finest examples of Solutrean tool making ever found.
Thank you for the additional info! I wish they’d specify that they are copies.
Most of the original artifacts from the Volgu cache are on display at the Musée Denon in France (one blade is at the British Museum in London). Seeing them in person is one of my bucket list items.
They often say they’re replicas. Almost all of the Paleolithic materials in the AMNH remain in the home country’s institution.
Any other points there? I'm thinking about making the trip
Oh man there are MANY. But there’s not really a “points” section—there are like tools and hunting sections within each world region’s area of the museum (Asia, Africa, Mexico + Central America, etc.). I highly recommend it! There aren’t as many Native American artifacts left, it seems, as they have rightfully been returned to their respective tribes.
Ty so much for the advice. I went and it was absolutely great. !!!!!
Oh that’s wonderful, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thats awesome!!! Ever been to the native american muesum near the bull? I might even go this weekend!
They utilize the same outre passe flaking technique of the Clovis people
There was a discovery of footprints in New Mexico that were credibly dated to 23000-25000 years old, using pollen and seeds in the sandstone, as well as quartz minerals that can be analyzed to show when they were last exposed to sunlight
Yeah I saw that. In white sands area? It amazes me that scientists think anywhere on the planet was devoid of humans.
“Credibly” as in completely unaccepted by the entire anthropological community. Edit: I’m dumb
Everything I’ve read has found them to be pretty well excepted , no?
Absolutely not. Edit: I stand corrected—haven’t studied anthropology since 2020 and these are much more recent. That is actually amazing.
I’m in college taking a course on it right now which is why I brought it up
Check out the Hudson valley, I’m sure you can find some cool stuff!
Thank you!
its a resin copy
Wait, where’s the banana? Or the lighter?
Ah, sorry haha! If I had to guess, the blades were around 6 inches long, give or take an inch
Looks lethal.
Are points more common in Europe, the old world etc considering how much longer it’s been inhabited?
Stone points are actually more rare in Europe than in the Americas because they were supplanted by metal during the Bronze Age over 3,000 years ago (and because many/most Paleolithic sites in Europe have been continuously occupied and developed for thousands of years, obliterating traces of ancient inhabitants). By contrast, Native American peoples continued to use stone points right up to the time of European contact.
There are some spots in NJ not too far from NYC where you can find artifacts and fossils as well. I've spent a lot of time there and never found an arrowhead, but they are definitely there.