American Archaeology Magazine | Spring 2015 | Vol. 19 No. 1

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Pre-Columbian Indian with Atlatl by James Bama

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FROM ATLATLS TO ARROWS By Mike Toner

The noted Native American Ishi (1860-1916), who was called “the last wild Indian,” uses a bow and arrow.

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Ancient Americans once used a spear-thrower known as an atlatl for hunting and combat. But then a more effective weapon, the bow and arrow, was introduced, and its acceptance had tremendous consequences. 19


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