Atlatl [spear thrower]

John Muir National Historic Site, National Park Service
Martinez, CA, United States

Owned by John Muir. The atlatl consists of a long thin 'throwing board' or stick, held on one end. The other end has a "hole" that accepts the spear. Hunters used these weapons effectively to extend their aim.

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Title: Atlatl [spear thrower]
Contributor: John Muir National Historic Site, National Park Service
Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/jomu/exb/Legacy/Traveler/jomu1398_atlate.html
Tribe: Western Eskimo
Source: John Muir National Historic Site
National Park Service Catalog Number: JOMU 1398
Measurements: L 34.3, W 5.0 cm
Materials: Wood

John Muir National Historic Site, National Park Service

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