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Weight, AtlatlEntry/Object ID
1.13.295Description
Atlatl Weight. Material: stone. Size: 1" W. x 2" L. Description: white stone with brown and black specks; circle was formed in center of stone; stone is broken in half.Context
Atlatl weight used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American atlatl weight.The weight was mounted on the throwing stick to add considerable mechanical advantage in throwing a light weight spear called a "dart." It is believed that the atlatls were used worldwide before the advent of the bow and arrow. There is some evidence that the Incas and Mayas used atlatls, because launching its high-speed dart could penetrate the armor of the Spanish invaders.Cataloged By
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Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyCreate Date
July 31, 2013Update Date
November 21, 2024