kiowas
by: annie severide
type of food they made
The Kiowa Indians small game like birds and rabbits, wild potatoes, fruits, and nuts. But the Kiowas did not do much farming, corn was also apart of there diet.
how there food was obtained
They were buffalo hunters. Which would make them hunter gatherers.
weapons and/or tools they used
They used a digging stick for plowing. They also used bows and arrows, and also spears, knives, and darts. The arrowheads were made of sharpened rock, and the spines of the prickly pear cactus were used as points on their darts.
special traditions they had and/or religion
Kiowa religion is based on a sacred power, a force that permeated the universe and could be found in spirits, objects, and places.
organization of leadership
Through most of the year, bands were largely independent. The Kiowa were politically unified under a head chief. A Kiowa Tribal Council, formed in 1969, represents Kiowa in health, education, and economic development.
where are they located now or what became of them
The Kiowa lived in and around the Texas panhandle. This includes western Oklahoma and northeast New Mexico.
unique facts and characteristics
- Kiowa woman built her family's house and dragged the heavy posts with her whenever the tribe moved.
- Storytelling is very important to the Kiowa Indian culture.