Atlatl

Object/Artifact

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Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Atlatl

Entry/Object ID

1991.10.06

Description

wood spear thrower

Use

This wooden spear thrower was used to launch spears at much higher speed and force, often used to hunt larger animals.

Acquisition

Accession

1991.10

Source or Donor

Anna Akeley

Acquisition Method

Gift

Source (if not Accessioned)

Anna Akeley

Made/Created

Date made

1592

Place

Country

Mexico

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Atlatl

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Material

Wood