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To: eCSMaster

Yes they did! Of course, clovis points of this size were probably not used as a spear point. The dynamics of such a heavy piece would prohibit distance and accuracy! More likely, it would have been used as a knife or it was strictly ceremonial. To bad these points can’t speak!


30 posted on 06/28/2010 11:25:35 AM PDT by Circle_Hook (Lies, deception and payoffs will get you everywhere)
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To: Circle_Hook
Of course, clovis points of this size were probably not used as a spear point. The dynamics of such a heavy piece would prohibit distance and accuracy!

Why assume it was a throwing spear? Spears are also useful as thrusting weapons, with the bonus of not throwing your weapon away.

50 posted on 06/28/2010 7:24:42 PM PDT by LexBaird (Tyrannosaurus Lex, unapologetic carnivore)
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