Make a Native American War Club

HISTORICAL NOTES:
North American war clubs were unique to each individual who made them. In some cases, there were very specific and safeguarded ceremonial ways in which a warclub must be constructed. In other cases, a warrior might have a dream about how to make his own personal club, as was the case for the Nez Perce warrior known as Yellow Wolf who left us his autobiography. It was often a secretive practice that was surrounded in tradition depending on the tribe of the warrior who made it. Apaches preferred the war club over other close quarters weapons. So, too, did the Sioux. According to Cheyenne warrior Wooden Leg, the Sioux were known for always having a war club in their belt, and favored it much more than their Cheyenne allies. Mountain men also used similar warclubs. Despite the tradition and ceremony that went into making clubs for some tribes, it is likely that some were constructed less ceremoniously merely for practical purposes as a daily tool or weapon. Not knowing the sacred traditions, this is my humble attempt to recreate one based on my understanding of some of the materials which were available at the time. Typically, a warclub was relatively short. It would be only long enough to smash an enemy's weapon hand and then finish him off with a blow to the temple. Longer handles came into play for warriors fighting on horseback so they could swing down to finish off an opponent who was on the ground. Still, it all came down to preference, as there were even double handed wooden clubs used by warriors who fought on foot. A decorated war club is a beautiful and deadly combination of art and history, and if you set out to make your own, your imagination is the limit to what you can create.
Thank you for checking out my artwork!
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Materials needed:
RIVER ROCK or large Animal JAW BONE
HANDLE (hard wood or sawed off rifle barrel, both historically accurate)
RAWHIDE (dog chew toys are easy to find in most stores)
SEWING THREAD (animal sinew or leather is most accurate, artificial sinew is also an option)
AWL (historically accurate) or LEATHER HOLE PUNCH
LEATHER CUTTING SCISSORS (or KNIFE or ARROWHEAD for historical accuracy)
(optional: )
GLASS BEADS (larger sizes ie 6/0, Italian beads for better authenticity)
FUR
HORSE HAIR
HIDE GLUE (boiled rawhide or commercially made hide glue)
DISCLAIMER: This project is for purposes of art and historical reproduction only. Any destructive capacity is the product of historical authenticity and is not intended for misuse or to cause damage. I am not responsible for any injuries, destruction of property, or any other misuse or damages caused as a result of watching this video.

[@lawrenceromero8000]

I must say you did a damn good job!! I am Native American and have been making stone war clubs and tomahawks since I was 8 years old and I sell them at art galleries and I have watched several videos and tried other techniques to make them but this one by far as the best. Not only is it beautiful for decorative purposes… but it can also be used. Very impressive

[@twalk6164]

Well done. Field test says it all!

[@skullcuusher7585]

awesome club

[@Shitsoshi]

Very intresting👍👍👍

[@LuxisAlukard]

Nice one!

[@exequielyanez9606]

More war clubs native plis

[@sheldondillon]

That's kool !! I never would have come up with the idea to use chew toys, but it makes perfect sehse doesn't it. Theyre already shaped in a way that makes them easy to cut and they shrink wrap.

[@tatecorbridge914]

they are a lot weaker and more brittle than actual rawhide as they’ve been baked. still usable, just keep that in mind.

[@sheldondillon]

@@tatecorbridge914 to tell you the truth I had it in mind to use it for traditional dancing as I am native Canadian