The Design, Dimensions and Weight of Spear-Throwers and Spears

Author(s): Alf Webb

Year: 1999

Summary

J. Whittaker: Experimented with French Paleolithic and Inuit forms. Double the throwing distance of hand throw. Suggests 3:1 ratio of spear length to atlatl length. [He had information from Musee de Malgre Tout 1994, nothing new].

Cite this Record

The Design, Dimensions and Weight of Spear-Throwers and Spears. Alf Webb. Experiment in Archaeology, Annual Publication. 1: 30-32. 1999 ( tDAR id: 417554)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Weapon

Geographic Keywords
England • NORTHERN IRELAND • Scotland • Wales

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 3810

Notes

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