02-21-2008, 02:50 AM
Getting back to the two-pronged spear, It may be that it is an artist's mistake and the barbs should face inwards. I've seen many fish and small-game spears made this way. The prongs are flexible and snap around the prey's neck or body and the barbs hold it fast. Or this one may be designed especially to pin small game to the ground. The successful hunter is holding a hare.
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