answersLogoWhite

0

As the name implies, they're made of obsidian. A form of glass produced by volcanic action or exposure of sand to a very intense heat source. The arrowheads are flaked in the same manner as a flint arrowhead but tend to be much sharper and more brittle and prone to damage.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why Native American used arrowheads?

Native Americans used arrowheads to make arrows and spears for hunting.


Things Native Americans make?

Native Americans mack bracelets arrowheads baskets out of animal bones


Is obsidian used to make arrowheads?

yes


What shiny rock do native Americans use to make tools?

Obsidian


Which Indian tribes used obsidian to make arrowheads?

cherokee


How did Native Americans make arrowheads and how did they attach them?

They shaped the arrow heads out of flint and then attached them with leather strips.


What kinds of rocks did Indians use for arrow heads?

Native Americans used various types of rocks for making arrowheads, such as chert, obsidian, and flint. These rocks were typically chosen for their hardness and sharpness, making them effective materials for creating weapons.


What were the chumash tools made of?

Obsidian was used to make arrowheads, spear points, harpoons, knives, and various scrapers.


Why was obsidian used to make arrowheads and knives?

Obsidian was used to make arrowheads and knives because it is a naturally occurring volcanic glass that can be chipped to create sharp edges. It is relatively easy to work with and holds a sharp edge well, making it a preferred material for creating cutting tools in the past.


What did the yokuts make knives and arrowheads out of?

Mainly obsidian (volcanic glass) and animal bones, but they often used other items.


What ae the common uses of obsidean?

The common uses of obsidian are to make jewelry and Stone Age arrowheads. The obsidian is shaper when they are made in a specific way the colors are usually shiny black.


What kind of rock is used to make arrowhead?

Arrowheads made of basalt, jasper, flint, obsidian, quartz and chert have been found. Occasionally, wooden and bone arrowheads have been seen. You should not collect these from any public lands since it is illegal. That is because once you have removed the arrowhead, its history becomes moot for study.