Replicative experiments in the manufacture and use of a Great Basin atlatl

Author(s): Lee Spencer

Editor(s): Et Al; Thomas Roy Hester

Year: 1974

Summary

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.]

Cite this Record

Replicative experiments in the manufacture and use of a Great Basin atlatl. Lee Spencer, Et Al, Thomas Roy Hester. In Great Basin atlatl studies. Pp. 37-60. Ramona: Ballena Press. 1974 ( tDAR id: 417699)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Hunting • Weapon

Geographic Keywords
USA

Spatial Coverage

min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 3955

Notes

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