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Stone Tool: Bola, Fake?

1983.04.0438

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Bola, Fake?   (1983.04.0438)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Percussive Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Prehistoric
Culture Native American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.9 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 58 g
Measuring Remarks Object is round.
Materials Metal--Iron(?)
Manufacturing Processes Forging(?)

Research Remarks

Published Description

“bola, a weapon made of a long cord or thong with heavy balls at the end, used for throwing at and entangling cattle, etc.“ --Webster's.
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

See 1983.04.0001.
Mckechnie, Jean L., eds. Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary -Unabridged Second Edition. Cleveland: World Publishing Company, 1971.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Reid Tombaugh
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information N/A

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