Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Sequoyah
1000–1400 CE, Caddo
Sequoyah is a serrated Late Prehistoric arrow point of eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri, named for Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and dated to about 1000–1400 CE. It is common at Spiro and other Arkansas River Caddo sites and was often made from Boone and Keokuk cherts. Its saw-toothed edges make it easy to recognize.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1000–1400 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Caddo |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains, North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Small, narrow arrow point with a deeply serrated triangular blade, small barbs and a short expanding or straight stem with a straight base.
Identification
Sequoyah's deep serrations distinguish it from Scallorn, which is an unserrated expanding-stem arrow point; Morris is serrated but side-notched with a basal notch. Homan has an expanding stem and no serrations.
Reproductions and fakes
Reproductions show crisp, even serrations; genuine ones have tiny nicks and rounded serration tips.
Cite this article
Stratum Study. "Sequoyah" (Artifact type). Stratum Study pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/study/types/sequoyah. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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