Projectile

hunting tool

One of nine projectiles constructed from palm frond stems or similar material (species unknown). Projectile barbed at tip with a curved point. Shafts are smooth from their points until approximately 3/4 the distance to the end, where part of the leaves have been left intact as fletching. All show signs of damage (splitting), particularly in their fletching. There is no significant notch to accept a bowstring, suggesting these projectiles were propelled by a blowgun or similar means. Date and location unknown. Overall: 31 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.