- The primary use of stone age spears was hunting animals for food.
- Hunters would throw or thrust the spears at prey to kill or injure them.
- Different spear point shapes were designed for hunting specific animals (barbed for fishing, leaf-shaped for large game, triangular for smaller game).
Fishing:
- Some spears had barbed or sharpened points specifically designed for spearfishing.
Defense:
- Spears could also be used for defense against predators or other hostile groups.
Ceremonial purposes:
- In some cultures, spears held symbolic or ceremonial significance and were used in rituals or as status symbols.