Spear-thrower - Wikipedia The atlatl, as used by these Tarairiu warriors, was unique in shape About 88 cm (35 in) long and 3 to 4 5 cm ( to in) wide, this spear thrower was a tapering piece of wood carved of brown hard-wood
About Atlatls - World Atlatl Association Atlatls are ancient weapons that preceded the bow and arrow in most parts of the world and are one of humankind’s first mechanical inventions The word atlatl (pronounced AT-lat-uhl) comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztec, who were still using them when encountered by the Spanish in the 1500s
The Technology and History of the Atlatl Spear Thrower The atlatl or spearthrower is a hunting technology that was invented at least 17,000 years ago by Upper Paleolithic humans in Europe Atlatls give additional velocity and thrust compared to spear-throwing, and they allow the hunter to stand farther away from the prey
Atlatl Guide: The Ultimate Spear Throwing Device | The . . . The Atlatl is used for spear-throwing, usually three to eight feet in length By resting the spear in the Atlatl, pulling the throwing arm back, and then releasing the spear, the Atlatl acts as a lever and an extension of the throwing arm
Atlatls Hafting Elements – Bluff Shelters of the Arkansas . . . An atlatl is a tool used to throw a projectile In its simplest form it is a stick with a hook at the end, but there are several variations Atlatls allow you to throw a dart much farther and with greater force
Atlatl - Alderleaf Wilderness College An atlatl is an ancient survival projectile weapon used for hunting, warfare, and sport Atlatl artifacts have been found on almost every continent and were only overshadowed by the invention of the bow arrow