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Hearst Museum object titled Spear-thrower, accession number 2-3023, described as Ash, 1 finger peg.
Hearst Museum object titled Spear-thrower, accession number 2-13612, described as Spruce (?). Sinew cordage over ivory hook, single finger peg, longitudinal groove.
Hearst Museum object titled Spear-thrower, accession number 2-36638, described as 3 finger grooves and longitudinal groove on one side. Hole present for single finger peg. Probably spruce.
Hearst Museum object titled Spear-thrower, accession number 2-4337, described as Sea otter throwing stick, spruce, two finger grooves. 1 longitudinal groove one side.
Hearst Museum object titled Spear-thrower, accession number 1-7226, described as Spear thrower. Conifer, 3 finger grooves, 1 longitudinal groove on one side. Old label reads: "Alaskan spear sling formerly used by the Indians on San Nicolas Island, CA."; also "Drifted to San Nicolas." Perhaps made of spruce.

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