The Last Spear Throwers

Author(s): Andy Hall

Year: 2006

Summary

J. Whittaker: Hunting with Jimmy Okitkun on the Yukon delta, spearing seals with atlatl because in fresh water they sink if you shoot them. Spear of driftwood with ivory or brass harpoon. Chasing seal with motor boat, repeated throws up to 100 feet before success. Graphic shows “nuqaq” simple Arctic form with paddle handle, one hole for finger, ivory hook [much like the one I made]. [Nice article].

Cite this Record

The Last Spear Throwers. Andy Hall. Alaska Magazine: xx-xx. 2006 ( tDAR id: 423422)

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URL: http://www.alaskamagazine.com/stories/0806/feature_atlatl.shtml


Keywords

General
Atlatl • Ethnoarchaeology • Hunting • Weapon

Geographic Keywords
USA

Temporal Keywords
Newest Era

Spatial Coverage

min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 10234

Notes

Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.