The Kuikuru spear sling

is about 22-24 inches long and varies in size according to the arm length of the user.

The Wauru Indians used a similar spear sling but more angular in section. This style thrower is held by laying the dart shaft directly on the handle between the index finger (through the hole) and thumb. The second finger assists the index finger in holding the dart in place. The remaining two fingers hang onto the broad base of the thrower.

The grip is a broad hour glass shaped with a hole for the index finger located just below the delicate rod shaft.

The hook is made of bone or wood bound with a fiber wrap terminating in a bunch of brightly colored feathers.

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