The boleadora, the spear, and although less used, the bow and arrow, were the original weapons of the Aonikenk.
For defense and hunting they used the boleadora.
This weapon was made by two stones, about the size of an egg, covered with leather and connected with a rope made of guanaco or ñandu (ostrich) tendons. In hunting, it was swung in a circle over the head and then tossed towards the legs of the animal to be catched.
There were three types of boleadoras: the chumé, yachiko, and the lost ball. The chumé had two balls and was made especially for hunting the ñandu (ostrich).
The yachiko boleadora had three stones and was used to hunt guanacos.
The lost ball was a type of sling in which the stone was not recuperated.
With the arrival of the white man, fire arms and horses were added to their culture.