cane /stone arrow value?

[ozarkcherrybow1]

I am having a friend make some rivercane arrows with stone points and two-fletch,sinew tied turkey feathers for another friend. Nobody knows what such arrows should sell for, per arrow. Has anyone had experience selling or buying primitive type arrows. I want it to be fair to both parties. would appreciate your replies.

[raghorn]

The material involved and what the maker feels his time & skill is worth. The knowledgeable buyer will then make the final decision. I know it takes me as long as an hour to straighten a cane shaft, clean the nodes and cut the nock. On the rare occasion I make a cane shaft with split wild turkey feathers, and a stone head, tied on with deer sinew, they are for gifts. Considering that ceder shafts, stained, crown dipped, fletched with die cut feathers, and a factory broadhead will go for upwards of $75 a doz.An arrow that is competely hand made should be worth more. A last thought is that there is a difference between a head knapped for display and one that is knapped for hunting. A lot more skill in the latter.

[Matt E]

I sold six switch cane arrows matched to a 70# Osage bow I used stone points,wild turkey fletching,sinewed wraped and hand crested and burned design. This was for a good friend.He gave me $150.00. I would not do it again for anyone for this price.  

[ozarkcherrybow1]

Thanks for the replies. The price that was decided on was 25 bucks ea. The arrows are for gifts and will, more than likely, just hang on a wall. I know that is sad to say, even worse, the friend also bought 4 of my selfbows for the same purpose. I only can hope that these bows-n-arrows will spark an interest in Trad-archery with the parties involved.
Thanks again.....KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE!!!!
     Terry

[Ric Carter]

I have made quite a few over the years for collectors, and museum displays. The current average price for mine, is $45 each.

[Matt E]

Ric, your price is in line. If you were to purchase a set of ten Japanese arrows made of bamboo, they would cost about the same as yours.This is not with knapped heads.I would add extra for these. Also add if they are footed.