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Spearhead

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From Bac Mhic Connain, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Spearhead
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This bone spearhead was found at Bac Mhic Connain on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. It was used on a throwing spear, probably for hunting, sometime between 200 BC and 800 AD.

The spearhead has a notch on either side near the tip, forming a dart-like point.

Four main types of weapons were used to catch and kill land and sea mammals: bows and arrows, throwing weapons, thrusting spears and clubs. Throwing weapons were used on land and at sea. Some had detachable heads and were used with a line.

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