New Radiocarbon Determinations from Newberry Cave

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" New Radiocarbon Determinations from Newberry Cave "
Davis, C. Alan; Taylor, R. E; Smith, Gerald A

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	939262
Doc. No	:	LA4522x7m3
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Davis, C. Alan; Taylor, R. E; Smith, Gerald A
Title & Author	:	New Radiocarbon Determinations from Newberry Cave [Article]\ Davis, C. Alan; Taylor, R. E; Smith, Gerald A
Title of Periodical	:	Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology
Volume/ Issue Number	:	3/1
Date	:	1981
Abstract	:	The results of this radiocarbon analysis permit the conclusion that split-twig figurines and atlatl darts were in use essentially contemporaneously at Newberry Cave. The numerous Elko series and Gypsum type projectile points in the collection were undoubtedly used with the atlatl dart shafts. It seems probable that the apparent magico-religious artifacts and unique zoomorphic pictographs present on the walls of the cave also date from this period of use. It is suggested that this magico-religious and hunting assemblage comprises a single cultural component, and resulted from the activities of a prehistoric hunters' society, who attempted to aid their pursuit of bighorn sheep through the use of magic.