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Prehistoric Russian Projectile Points

Posted on |2019 Oct 09 Wed||2019 Oct 09 Wed| By WAA No Comments on Prehistoric Russian Projectile Points
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Click the link to read the paper Bone and antler projectile points from the Meso-Neolithic site Zamostje 2, Moscow region, Russia Projectile points as a major implement of the economic prosperity of ancient people have always been an important indicator for evaluating cultural traditions, chronological attributes, hunting and crafting skills. … In this paper, Olga … Read More “Prehistoric Russian Projectile Points” »

Moche Badminton

Posted on |2019 Apr 16 Tue||2019 Apr 16 Tue| By WAA No Comments on Moche Badminton
Literature

The May/June 2019 issue of Archeology magazine (https://www.archaeology.org/issues/336-1905) has an article about Moche Badminton, and Chris Henry of Paleoarts is mentioned. When Chris Henry saw Moche depictions of the shuttlecock and crosspieces used in the ancient game, he says, ‘I immediately know what was going on, and I thought, “Oh, yeah. I can make those.”‘ … Read More “Moche Badminton” »

Coastal Peoples of Oregon: The Par-Tee Collection

Posted on |2018 Feb 24 Sat| By WAA No Comments on Coastal Peoples of Oregon: The Par-Tee Collection
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The Par-Tee site contains the largest artifact assemblage from the Oregon coast…. Perhaps the most remarkable tools recovered from the site are the remains of at least 23 whale bone atlatls or spear throwers… Several of the Par-tee atlatls are extremely small and were probably used by children.

Wound Ballistics from Stone Projectiles

Posted on |2018 Feb 01 Thu||2018 Feb 01 Thu| By WAA No Comments on Wound Ballistics from Stone Projectiles
Literature

Wound ballistics: The prey specific implications of penetrating trauma injuries from osseous, flaked stone, and composite inset microblade projectiles during the Pleistocene/Holocene transition, Alaska U.S.A. by Janice Wood and Ben Fitzhugh Journal of Archaeological Science, January 2018 Highlights •Ballistic gel results predicted wound potential of points into soft tissues of the carcass. •The inset microblade point … Read More “Wound Ballistics from Stone Projectiles” »

Yukon Darts

Posted on |2017 Dec 13 Wed||2022 Jun 07 Tue| By Ryan Grohsmeyer No Comments on Yukon Darts
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