Mark--Metal arrow points of European manufacture are found on occasion in
Texas sites, but I am unaware of any specific publication that provides an
overview of their manufacture and/or trade. We had an example (brass) come
to light in 2004 here in the Texas Big Bend and I included it in a short
newsletter article on metal points for the Center for Big Bend Studies at
Sul Ross State University (Alpine, Tx). I am having a copy of this
newsletter forwarded to you.

I might also suggest that you get hold of A.J. Taylor, an archaeologist now
living in Pampa, Tx (I think) who has done extensive research on metal
points in Texas. Unfortunately I do not have her current address or email.
I will see if I can locate it and email it to you.

Best wishes--Robert Mallouf

Robert J. Mallouf
Senior Research Archaeologist
Center for Big Bend Studies
Box C-71
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Texas 79832
432.837.7059
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On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Branstner, Mark C
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> Good Morning Folks,
>
> The presence of brass, copper, and iron arrowheads on historic period
> Native American sites is nearly ubiquitous … and there are usually a few
> examples in most appropriately dated contexts.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> (1) Is there any evidence for the European manufacture and/or marketing of
> metal points to the Native American community? It would seem logical that
> such a trade existed, but any citations or recommendations would be
> appreciated. I am guessing that given 300 years of contact and different
> markets, there may be multiple answers.
>
> (2) Are there any 'standard' or superior references to this topic that I
> should know about?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark
>
>
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