Information needed Peru bolas weapon

Robert · 3rd May 2016, 08:24 PM

I believe that you are both correct in your views on this piece and that it could have possibly been meant to be used as both a mace and as a sling. The grip area at the end of the cord is not permanently formed into looped so it could be easily wrapped around the hand when being swung as a mace or after being swung around in a circular motion could be let slip to be thrown in the same manner as a bolo. JMHO

Tim Simmons · 3rd May 2016, 09:00 PM

Like a lot of unusual weapons use could depend on skill, like learning from the age of a small child?

Tim Simmons · 4th May 2016, 07:35 AM

A ball and chain weapon, flail. Made without metal and used in the manner of the many forms of ball and chain.

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3rd May 2016, 08:24 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I believe that you are both correct in your views on this piece and that it could have possibly been meant to be used as both a mace and as a sling. The grip area at the end of the cord is not permanently formed into looped so it could be easily wrapped around the hand when being swung as a mace or after being swung around in a circular motion could be let slip to be thrown in the same manner as a bolo. JMHO

3rd May 2016, 09:00 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Like a lot of unusual weapons use could depend on skill, like learning from the age of a small child?

4th May 2016, 07:35 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	A ball and chain weapon, flail. Made without metal and used in the manner of the many forms of ball and chain.