Jawbone club
Jawbone war club is an edged weapon that were used by Native American tribes.[1][2] The weapon is made out of elk's, buffalo's, horse's or bear's mandible. It was common practice to add leather to make a weapon's handle. Jawbone war club's were delicately painted in symbols, these symbols referenced tribal significance.[3] Despite jawbone war club being a relatively primitive weapon, it was considered highly effective. In pre-historic times, jawbone war club were used all over North America. The weapon was primarily for close combat, and was able to penetrate through enemy's chest. Occasionally the jawbone war club's teeth were polished.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Weirdest Swords in History". history.co.uk. Sky History. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Facts and Information about Native American War Clubs". theamericanhistory.org. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Jaw Bone War Club". nativeamericanmuseum.org. Frisco Native American Museum. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Jawbone Club". warpaths2peacepipes.com. 2012-11-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
