Spears, Spear Throwers, Boomerangs and Arrows

Author(s): Jackie Smith; Doug Gentles

Year: 1999

Summary

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.]

Cite this Record

Spears, Spear Throwers, Boomerangs and Arrows. Jackie Smith, Doug Gentles. Experiment in Archaeology, Annual Publication. 1: 21-22. 1999 ( tDAR id: 417552)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • boomerang • bow & arrow • Weapon

Geographic Keywords
England • NORTHERN IRELAND • Scotland • Wales

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 3808

Notes

Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.