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The Shawnee was originally an Eastern Woodland tribe. They used a variety of weapons for hunting, warfare, and self-protection. The weapons changed over the years as contact with the American, English, French, and Spanish grew.

Some primary weapons were: bow and arrows (bow was usually hardwood from 54-72 inches long and was flat ) Arrows were of saplings, river cane, or hardwood.

Knives: Flint knapped into points, antler, and then into various trade knives

Tomahawk: bone, Stone, and then trade metal versions

Gun: mostly .50 caliber smooth-bore muskets

Clubs: ball-headed warclub (a root twisted into a ball used to strike)

Limited weapons: lance/spear.

The Shawnee had a special weapon that I have not seen elsewhere. It was a long pole 4-6 feet with what looks like a Bowling pin on top. It was thrown to entangle the feet of men and horses.

Jeremy Bays

WoodlandArchery.com

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