Atlatl Handle Fragment

65-49-3A

From: Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 65-49-3A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Shell
Description

conch shell [columella probably] strapped to atlatl to provide a finger grip. (a) smaller of the 2 pieces; hole at one end cracked, extra hole drilled through side.

Length 4.4 cm
Width 3 cm
Thickness 1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dudley, 1965

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