Secrets of Finding Authentic Arrowheads In Connecticut
A guide for finding Authentic Indian Arrowheads!
By: Matt Dorso
Recently it has occurred to me due to a surge in emails at my web site: www.connecticutarrowheads.com that the general public here in Connecticut may need some guidance in finding Authentic Indian Arrowheads. What I believe has become like a second nature to me, may not seem so easy to others.
I would like to share with you the secrets I have learned through years of searching here in our big back yard of Connecticut. My hope is this article will help you increase your awareness. Please take advantage of the links provided in the article. These links will help you learn specific clues about finding authentic artifacts. The article covers several topics such as Where to look, Ethics, and Recording your find.
People always ask me; how can I find them? Where do you look? Can I dig? Where did you get so many? This article will attempt to help you understand the secrets learned in a lifetime of collecting.
Ethics and Laws
One question that bothers the Professional community more than anything is; what are my artifacts worth? Some professionals will not even comment. Others will say something like this. “What you are holding is treasure, it has a great deal of value, however its value is strictly historical.
I feel it important to note that someone owns every single piece of property in Connecticut. Even our City, Town, State and Federal parks are owned or governed by some entity. Do not Trespass for any reason. Always ask permission to go onto private property. Property owners are the rightful owners of anything on his or her property so please ask first!
As a rule of thumb consider State and Federal parks off limits unless you get a mandatory permit first. “Collecting historic or prehistoric artifacts on state land (i.e., parks and forests, etc.) Is illegal without a permit from the State Archaeologist and the State Historic Preservation Office. This includes metal detecting.”
Some people may be surprised by this but there are four areas in CT governed by Federal Laws. Just picking up a mineral sample or an arrowhead could land you a very stiff fine. Please do your homework in order to stay within the limits of the laws.
If you decide to dig anyplace for any reason, take great care. Native American Graves are very shallow. The Graves are unmarked and within a few feet of the surface. If you find human remains “Bones which you believe to be human” you must STOP immediately and contact the local or State Police. You may have stumbled upon a crime scene.
The State Medical Examiner will be called in by the police or the State Archaeologist whom ever was called first. The medical examiner would determine whether the find has Historical significance. If you are uncertain about what type of bones then stop immediately and call the State Archaeologist. Someone at his office would be able to assist you.
I am providing these page links for general information only. I am not a Lawyer; I am not offering legal advice. Each location you search for Artifacts may have it’s own specific laws governing that area. It is up to you to know the laws before venturing onto any site.
The author Matt Dorso and www.connecticutarrowheads.com shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies or timeliness of information in presented in this article.
To continue reading this article follow this link back to my website www.connecticutarrowheads.com
About the Author
Matt Dorso is a Conenecticut native who grew up walking corn fields and river banks in Western Connecticut With his dad Mr. John Dorso. Matt now lives in New Haven County CT. Matt has been collecting Authentic Indian Artifacts in Western Connecticut for over 40 years. He is an avid outdoorsman who has Hunted Arrowheads from the tender age of seven when he found his first point while back filling a hole in a neighbors yard. He also enjoys Hiking, Trout Fishing, Outdoor photography and sharing his knowledge of Connecticut’s prehistory with others. Over the years he has learned many secrets and clues to finding artifacts. You can visit Matt’s web site at www.connecticutarrowheads.com where where he will share the knowledge passed down to him, with you.
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Authentic Native American Arrows & Leather Quiver Artifacts – Broken Arrow Ed/ $4,900.00 |
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Macon Co., North Carolina 3 3/4″ BAR AMULET, AUTHENTIC Native American artifact. $1,500.00 |
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Rare Authentic Catlinite Hopewell Platform Pipe Native American Indian Artifact $999.00 |
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Estate Authentic Native American Indian Arrowhead Artifact Knife Spear Bleeder O $750.00 |
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Authentic Native American Indian Artifact – Ohio Tube Pipe with Perino COA -AACA $500.00 |
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INDIAN NATIVE AMERICAN MORTAR AUTHENTIC RARE STONE TOOL ARTIFACT $460.00 |
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12pc SET Authentic Native American Arrowheads & Artifacts $299.00 |
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Perfect Authentic Stone Hopewell Cone Ohio Native American Indian Artifact $225.00 |
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Authentic Native American Indian Artifact – Plummet with COA – Illinois – AACA $150.00 |
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~~AUTHENTIC~~ NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACT STONE WAR CLUB GROOVE AXE $127.50 |
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Authentic glass trade beads Native American, Tellico Plains, TN, RELICS ARTIFACT $125.00 |
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Fine Authentic Missouri Limestone Plummet Native American Indian Artifact COA $125.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifact E Ore basal edge ground Blackrock Humboldt $100.00 |
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Authentic Illinois Shell Bead Necklace Native American Indian Artifact Pendant $95.00 |
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Authentic Illinois Shell Bead Necklace Native American Indian Artifact Cahokia $95.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 10 different blade dart & arrow points $65.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 13 different blade dart & arrow points $60.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 13 different blade dart & arrow points $60.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 11 different dart & arrow points $60.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 11 assorted dart & arrow points $60.00 |
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Mixed Lot of 10 Arrowheads, Authentic Native American Artifacts #7 $54.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifact E Ore large Rose Springs Corner Notched $50.00 |
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Midwestern 7/8 Native American Axe, Authentic Artifact, $45.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore Cascade Cody Narrowneck/Gatecliff Ax $45.00 |
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VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN DRUM SET RARE 100% AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS $39.99 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 3 different colored & holed stone LOOK $30.00 |
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authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore 3.2″ basalt sidenotched Cascade knife $30.00 |
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3 authentic Native American Artifacts E Ore Oolite Triangular – odd flared tip $30.00 |
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Native American Indian Axe Ax Stone Artifact 6 inch Authentic Indiana Kickapoo $29.65 |
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NORTH GEORGIA AUTHENTIC ARTIFACT SAVANNAH SCRAPER ARROWHEAD NATIVE AMERICAN $26.00 |
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Large ILLINOIS double-bit AX HEAD, scarce AUTHENTIC Native American artifact. $24.99 |
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TENNESSEE ARROWHEAD AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACT $20.00 |
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UNIQUE RARE MANO STONE ARTIFACT—NATIVE AMERICAN AUTHENTIC—CHECK IT OUT! $15.00 |
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Authentic Missouri Smith / Calf Creek Native American Indian Arrowhead Artifact $9.95 |
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AUTHENTIC NORTH FLORIDA ARTIFACT RELIC ARCHAIC ARROWHEAD NATIVE AMERICAN POINT $7.75 |
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NATIVE AMERICAN POINT – SCRAPER ARTIFACT AUTHENTIC $6.39 |
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AUTHENTIC MISSOURI STATE NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS $6.25 |