Historic metal projectile points and arrows, Alberta, Canada: A theory for Aboriginal arrow design on the Great Plains

From: Plains Anthropologist | Date: May 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

This study considers whether the design and performance of the Aboriginal arrow on the Great Plains changed after the arrival of Europeans. A review of bow and arrow mechanics determined that individual arrow components are closely related to each other and to specific arrow perf ormance. Hence, archaeologically preserved metal and stone projectile point attributes are also related to the rest of the arrow and to its performance. Historic European and Aboriginal accounts describe how Aboriginal people made and used stone and metal tipped arrows. Possible temporal changes in arrow ...

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