Hovitos thrown spears

Sharpened wooden spears hurled by Hovitos warriors to wound or kill intruders. These thrown weapons appear in the jungle chase and at the temple entrance, creating lethal threats that force Indiana Jones into evasive flight.

2 appearances

Purpose

Attack and kill fleeing intruders

Significance

Marks Belloq's seizure of power over the Hovitos, humiliates Indy by stripping his prize, and propels his escape into the jungle chase

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq Seizes the Idol and Commands the Hovitos

Wooden spears are thrown by the warriors following the kill order; they serve as blunt, visible projectiles that make the jungle a lethal zone and underscore the physical danger of Indy's flight.

Before: Held by Hovitos warriors poised at the clearing's edge.

After: Launched into the foliage toward Indy's direction as part of the attack, contributing to the immediate threat during his escape.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Under Spears: Indy's Jungle Flight

Sharpened wooden spears are hurled by the Hovitos during the downhill pursuit, serving as blunt, lethal projectiles that force Indy to duck, change course, and expose himself to further risk while trying to maintain speed.

Before: Gripped by warriors, readied for throwing during the chase along the slope.

After: Most spears miss and stick into the ground or foliage; some may be recovered by the tribe once the immediate chase moves past.

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