Atlatl (Other Keyword)

DOCUMENT Citation Only Ulrich Stodiek.

J. Whittaker: from work for 1993: antler pts all that remain of darts assoc with Upper Paleolithic atlatls. Double + single beveled points show diameter around 10 mm, = shaft size, which works with shafts 1.3-2.2 m long. Tested using crossbow device, 30 m/sec velocity, at 15 m range, equivalent to velocity attained with spearthrower. Used gutted fallow deer carcass, 45 kg. Points attached with only resin/wax glue failed or split shaft, but lashing of sinew made the hafting strong enough. Body...

DOCUMENT Citation Only E Y Guernsey.

J. Whittaker: “additional lever or toggle-joint by means of which comination the propulsive force applied to the spearshaft is greatly increased.” “We have scratched the surface of an intriguing field of research....and prolific literature.” [Already! and mentions experiments - personal? - but no descriptions]. Problems: origins, symbolic significance. Green River sites, Webb’s conclusions about bannerstones which he regards as from poor analogy to Guernsey + Kidders SW atlatls which had only...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Richard Vanderhoek.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only David Howe.

There is an undeniable trend of a gradual decrease in projectile point size over time in prehistoric North America. About 1000 years ago (1kya), this morphologic decrease seems to plateau at a very small size, until projectile points were no longer used. Most archaeologists today posit that this sudden change has to do with the invention or adoption of the bow and arrow; however, without a large sample of preserved wooden bows, arrows, or darts, it is difficult to say for certain that this...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Jim Browne.

J. Whittaker: Size of points is not a good marker for dating "pre-bow" - Pt 87 mm long, 37 wide on arrow still shoots many "too large" pts actually ok for bow and arrow. Experiments with self bow and Basketmaker type atlatl: "Any close degree of accuracy is impossible with atlatl and spear." (uses overhead sweep, full extension) 6 mo practice "can't hit buffalo 1 out of 10 at 30 yards." Bow much more accurate. Dart greater penetration than arrow with same pt. Maximum atlatl throw 81...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Paul Campbell.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Kris Hirst.

J. Whittaker: Good basic info on atlatls, description of event, photos.

DOCUMENT Citation Only Dan Elliot.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Arthur Robert Tolley. Jack Barnes.

J. Whittaker: Experiments with lots of variables [controlled and un]: fletched and unfletched darts, lengths 127-232 cm, compound elderberry shaft with hardwood foreshaft, lead points, 10 atlatls of different lengths, some modeled after several ethnographic and archaeological examples, stone weights 27-94 grams, mostly at balance point of atlatl. [All atlatls apparently not flexible.] Lots of practice over 5 months, 10-60 meters. High speed filming of throwing action, drawing presented. Gauge...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Stephen C Saraydar.

J. Whittaker: [Nice short text on experimental archaeology.] Atlatl experiments mentioned, no details, some refs.

DOCUMENT Citation Only Lee Spencer.

J. Whittaker: Using stone tools, replicates a NV atlatl with weight. See Hester 1974 (site NV WA 197). Very detailed description and evaluation of manufacture, tools and materials. Some throwing experiments – average 50-60 yards, feels good accuracy attainable, despite few trials and inexperience. [Good paper.]

DOCUMENT Citation Only M Korfmann.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Steven E Churchill. Robert Franciscus. Hilary Mckean-Peraza. Julie Daniel. Brittany Warren Warren.

J. Whittaker: Shanidar 3 adult male, one of 9 Neanderthal skeletons in cave, has well-preserved ribs with partly healed injury to L 9th rib. Below C14 dates around 50 kya uncal. Baradostian (early Upper Paleolithic) at Shanidar not until 35 kya; timing of modern human arrival in area not clear. Possible assoc of early moderns with projectile weapons after 50 kya elsewhere; would have been competitive “edge.” Parallel sided (but wider inside than out) wound on top of 9 rib, small injury to...

DOCUMENT Citation Only John L Palter.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Clarence B Moore.

J. Whittaker: (Reprinted 2006 Gustav’s Library, Davenport IA) Reports on burials from "The Indian Knoll" and other sites. Most attention to antler hooks and bannerstones, interpreted tentatively as "netting needles and mesh spacers", experiment shows they work. Atlatl theory considered, but: 1) no definite evidence of atlatls in area 2) atlatl should be one-piece for strength, 3) no points associated [not true, he reports lots of points from burials, including antler point in bone] 4)...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Walker J Davenport.

J. Whittaker: Very accurate and powerful, not as much as bow but good (motion overhand, wrist snap to extend atlatl adds power).

DOCUMENT Citation Only F Starr.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only W. E. Baker. A. V. Kidder.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Campbell Grant.

J. Whittaker: Nice summary, nothing new, emphasis on rock art, California and W US, several drawings, summarizes ethnographic evidence. Grant experiments with Basketmaker replica: 200', accurate 30-50', weights give more power at close range, don't help distance.

DOCUMENT Citation Only Michael J Shott.

J. Whittaker: Shift from notched or stemmed to generally smaller triangular bifaces in eastern N. America between 1500 and 1200 B.P. often interpreted as introduction of bow and arrow. Numerous theories of cultural change discussed: increased hunting and warfare efficiency, fall of the Hopewell, population dispersals, etc. Test with data from two late Woodland sites. Childers site, 1295 B.P. wide range native domesticates and wild plants, mostly late notched point forms e.g. Chesser and...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Jackie Smith. Doug Gentles.

J. Whittaker: Experiences of a class. Crude spears and spear throwers, achieved 30 m throw with 250 gm spear 130 cm long . [Not very useful.]

DOCUMENT Citation Only Doug Leeth.

J. Whittaker: 120 Min. DVD. Starts with info on WAA and ISAC. Richard Lyons outlines prehistory with his board of different models, emphasizing Webb’s Indian Knoll forms, with bannerstone toward hook. Also Eskimo models and Basketmaker-inspired form. Promotes atlatl leading to bow because both flex. DL: Throwing Techniques and atlatl construction, shows several modern models, 2 grips – forward (split finger) or to side, likes former and Bracken’s version, blames closed fist side grip for tendon...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Daniel Sutherland Davidson.

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DOCUMENT Citation Only Wallace K Hutchings. Lorenz W Brüchert.

J. Whittaker: [Key article, good references] Experimental focus has been on how spear thrower works - but performance capability is more interesting. Browne, Butler, Patterson threw incorrectly, thus failed to evaluate right. More than 1/2 spear velocity comes from "rotational acceleration of wrist and forearm" [so does atlatl work by magnifying that?]. Velocity data should not be derived from distance throws - measure directly at launch and target by photo. Dart variation affects performance...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Ulrich Stodiek.

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