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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Atlatl (Spear-Thrower) Model
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Atlatl (Spear-Thrower) Model

Possible OriginPeru, South America
CultureChimu
PeriodLate Intermediate
Date1000-1450 CE
MediumMetal alloy
Credit LineGift of Cora W. and Laurence C. Witten II
Dimensions2 in. (5.1 cm)
Object number1994.018.057 W
ProvenanceEx coll. Laurence (1926-1995) and Cora (1931-2023) Witten, United States, possibly purchased from David Bernstein, New York, New York, 1984.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas