TLINGIT UNIQUE ARMAMENTS

Tsagal’ Spear: Used for bear hunting, it was used to stab not throw. Chihanat Two-Bladed Dagger: The Tlingits could work metal. They made and carried a two-bladed dagger in a sheath hung around the neck by a belt. Hudson Bay Company Musket: Obtained via trade with the Americans, British and European merchant ships, these smooth bore flintlock muskets, and some rifles, could be superior to Russian muskets. Antu Una Cannon: Small falconets, swivel guns and cannons were obtained from the Russians and used to attack and defend fortifications. Ke’t’v Fighting Pick: Known as the “Slave killer,” it was a curved polished stone or metal pick head fixed on a wood handle. Other Weapons: Bows were used on land and sea during boat to boat combat. The bow was often fired…

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