Information needed Peru bolas weapon

Nick Wardigo · 17th May 2016, 03:34 PM

It's a bit larger than I expected (there wasn't anything to give me a sense of scale in the other photos). Congratulations again on finding a very nice piece.

Now that it's in hand, is the head made of stone or iron? Can you tell if there's a hole running through the head, hidden under the leather covering?

I understand your conviction that the overall construction is "not antique," probably based on the steel wire and condition of the leather. But, I'm curious if you think the head might be recycled from a much older weapon.

Tim Simmons · 17th May 2016, 04:16 PM

Solid stone no hole 481g or 1lb 1oz. So swinging fast the force would be considerable. I have weapons with wire on them from the turn of the 19th - 20th century. Also old hide and leather in very good condition so there might be some age . The Peruvian Andes high up the environment is cold and dry I believe, which would be good conditions for organic materials, as opposed to wet and warm.

17th May 2016, 03:34 PM	#1
Nick Wardigo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 54	It's a bit larger than I expected (there wasn't anything to give me a sense of scale in the other photos). Congratulations again on finding a very nice piece. Now that it's in hand, is the head made of stone or iron? Can you tell if there's a hole running through the head, hidden under the leather covering? I understand your conviction that the overall construction is "not antique," probably based on the steel wire and condition of the leather. But, I'm curious if you think the head might be recycled from a much older weapon.

17th May 2016, 04:16 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	Solid stone no hole 481g or 1lb 1oz. So swinging fast the force would be considerable. I have weapons with wire on them from the turn of the 19th - 20th century. Also old hide and leather in very good condition so there might be some age . The Peruvian Andes high up the environment is cold and dry I believe, which would be good conditions for organic materials, as opposed to wet and warm.