Mysterious Artifacts and the Atlatl

Michael Barber, State Archaeologist with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, highlights several artifacts in the state's collection and how archaeologists were able to discover their purpose.

[@maximillianpatterson639]

The incredible sculptural beauty in bannerstones is unparalleled. The hunter spent his free time polishing his stone dreaming of success.

[@maximillianpatterson639]

Great explanation!

[@greatbasinman]

Amazing that indigenous peoples from all over the world independently incorporated the use of the the Atlatl, thanks for sharing 😎😎😎

[@goldenratio5117]

I found a atlatl boatstone in north CA. It's oval bout 8" ,polished with notch / lash marks on both ends. I also found a plummet or charmstone last year.

[@allenwalters8812]

the only problem i see with his atlatl with the banner stone is the hole looks much bigger on his. if the real ones were used like that they would have been on pretty flimsy throwers.

[@fieldsandcreeks9973]

Awesome information thanks for sharing

[@ian-hk4ht]

Woah that is so cool

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