Primitive weapons are weapons that were used in ancient times and are still used today in some parts of the world. The two most common primitive weapons are SPEARS and BOWS. SPEARS are a pole weapon consisting of a shaft with a sharpened head, usually made of metal or stone. BOWS are a ranged weapon consisting of a flexible arc with a string connecting the two ends, used to propel arrows. Both SPEARS and BOWS have been used for hunting and warfare since prehistoric times.