"Throwers in the National Museum. The Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology for the Secretariat of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-1884, Government Publishing House, Washington, 1890, pages 279-289" is a scientific work of the famous anthropologist Otis Tufton Mason, which reveals the importance of throwing women in the life and culture of certain tribes. The author explores various types of slingshots, their use in hunting and the military, and the symbolism associated with these items. The book introduces the reader to the mysterious world of Indian culture and traditions, helping to better understand the ritual and religious significance of throwing women and their place in the socio-cultural context of the tribes.