The Kiowas
By Chris Bui
How the Kiowas lived
- They lived in the Rocky Mountains but then moved to the great plains.
- The Kiowa ate buffalo and bison as their main food source and adopted the life of bison hunters.
- Since they were nomadic they lived in tepees.
- The Kiowas used bow and arrows to hunt.
- The Kiowas also wore moccasins and deer skinned clothing or other game.
Their society
- They are now located in a reservation in Oklahoma. They got moved out by the Europeans.
- They believed in a sacred power found in spirits.
- The Kiowas had their own form of government With their own laws,polices,and services.
Pictures
Tepees
The Kiowas used tepees because they were nomadic. Tepees were generally more portable which made it easier for them to get around.
Buffalo
One of the Kiowas main food sources were Buffalo they would follow the herd around to get food.
Clothing
The Kiowas wore what most other tribes would wear at the time.Just basic deer skinned clothing and moccasins.
Work cited
Websites used
http://www.bigorrin.org/kiowa_kids.htm
http://www.texasindians.com/kiowa.htm
Pictures used from google Images