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The tomahawk is a versatile tool that has been prized among Native Americans for hundreds of years. Stone axes have been used for thousands of years, and the word “tomahawk” was derived from the Algonquian words “tamahak” and “tamahakan.” The…
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The original tomahawks served more as tools than weapons. These pieces, utilizing stone or animal jawbones, were also used in seasonal and friendship ceremonies. In some cases, passing over a tribal tomahawk was a sign of good faith during treaty…
Continue readingEver wonder where the phrase “Bury the hatchet” came from? Many people don’t realize that we have the Native Americans to thank for this popular peacemaking phrase. The first part of this story begins with the tomahawk. Tomahawks were the…
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