This birdstone of banded slate would have been strapped as a weight to the flexible shaft of a spear thrower, thus giving added spring and power to the hunters throw
Title

This birdstone of banded slate would have been strapped as a weight to the flexible shaft of a spear thrower, thus giving added spring and power to the hunters throw

Caption

This birdstone of banded slate would have been strapped as a weight to the flexible shaft of a spear thrower, thus giving added spring and power to the hunters throw, USA. Paleo Indian. Archaic, c 3500 years old. Eastern Woodlands.

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

Reference

UMG12A30_025

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