Macuahuitl (mah-kah-WEE-till): 16th Century Aztec Sword of Shamans and Warriors

When the Spanish conquistadors landed in Mexico, they were confronted with a civilization that was powerful, sophisticated and characterized by an elite warrior culture. While Cortéz and his followers failed to appreciate many of the subtleties of Aztec culture, they were particularly impressed by their fierce fighting style and unusual weaponry.
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According to historian Ross Hassig, the macuahuitl was one of the most iconic Central American traditional weapons, Resembling a flat, wooden paddle studded with pieces of sharp obsidian (volcanic glass), this formidable sword struck fear into the hearts of the Aztecs’ foes.

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