Loren Davis demonstrates how an atlatl is used. This is a prehistoric hunting device that was the precursor to the bow and arrow.
 Atlatl
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Loren Davis demonstrates how an atlatl is used. This is a prehistoric hunting device that was the precursor to the bow and arrow.