The name of the Jawbone Club was so-called because this weapon was literally made from the jaw bone of a large animal. A jawbone club weapon was constructed out of the jawbone of an elk, bear, buffalo or a horse. The Plains Native Americans would sharpen the hitting edge of the weapon while leaving the teeth inside the jaw bone intact, as can be seen in the picture below. The Jawbone Club was a primitive but highly effective weapon that was used across North America during early pre-historic times. |
