The Zapotecs, like the Mixtecs, used very small round shields, the atlatl (dart-thrower), slings, stone-headed or copper-headed axes and clubs fitted with obsidian teeth. T
…he atlatl was the main weapon - a wooden stick about 24 inches (61 cms) long, grooved and notched to take a javelin or dart. Some could take two missiles at once. A man could throw a dart with 60 per cent more power and accuracy using an atlatl than without. Slings were used by the peasantry; they were apparently exceptionally accurate with small pebbles flung with these weapons. (MORE)