Sling Stone (uncertain)

CG170190-8081A

From: Polynesia | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG170190-8081A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hawaiian (uncertain)
Provenience Polynesia | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain)
Culture Area Oceania | Polynesia
Section Oceanian
Materials Stone
Description

An oblong stone with a rough surface. Most likely a sling stone.

Sling stones were widely used as projectile weapons in warfare across the Pacific. Typically oval or ovoid in shape, they were often selected from naturally rounded stones or deliberately shaped from dense volcanic rock to improve balance and flight. Used with slings made of plant fibers or other durable materials, these stones could be hurled with considerable force and accuracy.

Length 10 cm
Thickness 3.5 cm

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