What are the general dimensions of atlatls and darts?
Atlatls – also called woomera, throwing boards, propulsier, estolica, dart throwers, etc – are, generally speaking, not much more than a thin piece of wood with a hook, groove or indentation that is used to throw the dart. Shape, size and construction material were varied, but the intent and use were quite similar. In length, atlatls average from between 15 to 30 inches**, though historical data show that some were shorter and a few longer. There are as many atlatl designs as there are throwers and the variety includes rigid or flexible shafts; bone, wood or loop handles; hammer, split-finger or loop grips; grooves, indentations and several types of spurs. Darts, like atlatls, can be made from many materials and can be quite different in shape, size and length. Design of the stone, bone or wooden tips depended largely on what the darts were being used for, as fishing dart tips were not designed in the same way as dart tips for hunting big game animals. Darts can be as short or as long
