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Before the Atlatl Men Threw Rocks - Part 1


Title:
Before the Atlatl Men Threw Rocks - Part 1

Description:
Demonstration of stonethrower and Comanche method of using it. Possible relationship to the evolution and use of the atlatl is explored.

Author:
OldXplorer

Tags:
atlatl, clovis, comanche, darts, evolution, mammoth, slingshot, stones, stonethrower,

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