- Primarily crafted from seasoned wood and sinew.
- Arrows had reed shafts and stone, flint, or metal tips for hunting and warfare.
2. Spear:
- Basic weapon commonly used for fishing and hunting.
- Sharpened wooden shafts with stone or flint tips.
3. Tomahawk:
- Multipurpose weapon used both in hunting and combat.
- Consisted of a stone head attached to a wooden handle, often elaborately decorated.
4. Blowgun:
- Unique to certain southeastern Native American tribes, including the Cherokee.
- Silent weapon made of a long hollow tube through which clay pellets or darts were blown.
5. Atlatl:
- Spear-throwing device that increased the range and accuracy of spears.
- Consisted of a long wooden throwing stick with a carved hook to propel the spear.
6. Rifle:
- Acquired through trade or capture from European colonists.
- Firearms became increasingly common among the Cherokee during the 18th century.
7. Knives and Daggers:
- Crafted from stone, flint, or metal.
- Used for both domestic and combat purposes.
8. War Clubs:
- Wooden clubs or maces with carved heads or stones attached.
- Used for close-range combat and ceremonial purposes.
9. Slingshots:
- Simple devices made from leather pouches or animal hides attached to cords.
- Used for hunting small animals and birds.