The Danawa Ahi Galuyasti, "Ceremonial War Hatchet," was black, the emblematic color of death. The stone head was usually made of obsidian or other black stone, and the handle was of black wood or painted black. There are stories that some war hatchets, head and handle, were made completely of obsidian. The Ceremonial War Hatchet was a symbol of war and was never used as an ax for any reason.
When the people were at war, the Ceremonial War Hatchet hung on the center pole in place of the Peace Pipe.
[First Town is Formed]
[Building the Mound and Sacred Fire]
[Forming Clans]
[Family Dwellings]
[Fields]
[Tribal Government]
[Leaders]
[Red and White Organizations]
[The War Women]
[Warriorship and War Titles]
[Diplomacy]
[Immunity of Ambassadors]
[Marriage and Divorce]
[Tobacco Pipes]
[The Ceremonial War Hatchet]
[Take Up The Hatchet]
[Bury The Hatchet]
[Traders and Merchants]
[Craftsmen and Industrial Arts]
[Games]
[Taboo]
[Burial]
[Book Main]
