Here are 6 ways ancient African warriors and military prepared for war

-photo-Charles Bell

Making of their weapons

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In the absence of guns and gunpowder, warriors made their spears, bows, shields and arrows by themselves. During the process of making the weapons, warriors grew attached to their weapons and worked at all cost to protect them from damage. This made them more passionate about protecting themselves and their kingdoms to prevent their weapons from damaging. Often, fathers passed on their weapons from generation to generation. The materials used in making the weapons wear blessed and weapons were again blessed after they were ready for use.