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Spear-thrower

technology Maturity 11-13

A spear-thrower is a long tool.

Atlatl.png
Atlatl.png
It helps you throw a spear. It makes the spear go very fast. This helps people hunt for food. It is a very old tool.
Aztec atl-atl (Museo Nacional de Antropología).jpg
Aztec atl-atl (Museo Nacional de Antropología).jpg
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Aztec atl-atl (Museo Nacional de Antropología).jpg
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Lombards Museum 135.JPG
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Nativo do Novo Mundo lançando flecha com...
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