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Archaic Indian Hunting

Archaic Indians in the Santa Barbara area consumed great amounts of shellfish. Over time and with the development of new hunting technology, the shellfish population decreased. It showed there was a preference towards estuary shellfish to marine shellfish.

Archaic Indian Hunting Technologies

Fishing technology utilized by the Chumash and Gabrielino Indians were made of plant fibers and sometimes human hair. These lines were not able to support substantial weight, resulting in breakage. This factor limited early Indians to catching fish closer to the shore. Fish that inhabited the coast of Southern California 3,500 years BP included anchovies, bonito, mackerel, and sardines.

Projectile Weapons

Paleo Indians inhabiting the Channel Islands off the coast of California crafted these pointed tips made of ochre and bone fragments. They were used to hunt birds like Canada goose, snow goose, cormorant, and albatross that inhabited the region. As well as marine mammals and fish such as seals, rockfish, greenling, sculpin, surfperch, herring, and sardines.