Discussion of Hunting Techniques Using Spears

Creators and Contributors Berlin Ethnological Museum (Contributor)
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Contributor)
Chugach Heritage Foundation (Contributor)
Chugachmiut (Contributor)
William Smith (Contributor)
Raymond Eric Clock (Contributor)

Summary Bill Smith reflects on the length of a spear, questioning whether such a weapon would have been used from a seated position in a qayaq or from a platform on land or near shore. He considers how the length might inform its intended use. Raymond Eric Clock adds that, in his experience tying up in Cook Inlet, whales (maybe belugas) would come close to the ship, making them accessible targets for throwing spears.