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Tag Archives: atlatl
Spear Throwers
A gaggle of new spear throwers in the Upper Paleolithic tradition. Not ivory, just oak. I have needed a bunch to use as loaners at demonstrations and events. Hopefully these will do the trick. About these ads
Adding a past event
I am finally putting up a few photos of the Blackwater Draw Pre-industrial Technology weekend on this site. I held this in the late spring and for our first event, it was quite successful. If any of you other “primitive” … Continue reading
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Wooden Spear
I am double posting this from my professional blog because I think it is really remarkable. A cave find from southeast New Mexico. From time to time, we receive donations from private individuals. After a few phone calls back and … Continue reading
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Dart and atlatl flex
These pictures capture the enormous flex that a dart undergoes during the throw. Not quite as evident is the flex in the atlatl itself. This one takes on a shallow “S” curve. This was an unfinished river cane shaft. It … Continue reading
