Hovitos Escorts' Blow Guns

Two Hovitos escorts carry long blow guns during the confrontation at the temple entrance. These slender weapons hang ready across their bodies, part of the warriors' armament that surrounds and intimidates Indy. Belloq's command leverages their presence to force surrender of the idol and gun, turning the tribe's firepower into a visible enforcer of his authority.

1 appearances

Purpose

Fire darts at enemies

Significance

Their display reasserts Hovitos dominance, exposes Indy's isolation, and enables Belloq to claim the idol without resistance, igniting the chase into the jungle.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq Seizes the Idol and Commands the Hovitos

The long blow guns are visible on the two Hovitos escorts, signaling the warriors' readiness and cultural armament. They serve as intimidation props during the confrontation, framing the tribe as dangerous guardians even if not actively fired in this beat.

Before: Carried across the bodies of the two Hovitos escorts positioned beside Belloq.

After: Remain with the escorts; not clearly fired during the immediate sequence but contribute to the group's lethal capability.

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