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Atlatl Replicate Study
Title | Atlatl Replicate Study |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1997 |
Authors | DUNBAR, J. |
Journal | Aucilla River Times |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | xx-xx |
Publisher | Aucilla River Prehistory Project |
Publication Language | English |
Abstract | J. Whittaker: Testing breakage on Clovis era ivory rods used as foreshafts. Used 2 atlatls - modified Key Marco form with 2 holes, European Upper Paleolithic form. Oak dowel spear 1.8 m long, 227 grams. Silicified coral point and ivory foreshaft made by C Van Orter, wooden + alligator bone foreshafts. Driven into palm trunk 50 times, points and foreshafts survived, lashings failed. Need more exper to test breakage. [Impressive durability of both pts + shafts]. |
URL | http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/vertpaleo/aucilla10_1/aucilla.htm |
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