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The Kawaiisu Culture
Clothing and Adornments
Made from skins, pelts, bark and tule, clothing was simple and minimal. Breechcloths and two-piece skirts
sufficed for the summer. Blankets and a poncho-like garment made of rabbit fur were worn in the winter. The
men were responsible for making these blankets for their family group. Infants were wrapped in deer or
rabbit skins. Shredded juniper bark or tule was used for diapers. Footwear was made of tanned deer
hide. Pinyon pitch and ashes reinforced the soles of the shoes for long trips. Snowshoes were made of heavy
twined cord and lined with pounded sagebrush bark.
Children's hair was burned short, while adults let their hair grow. Pierced ears and noses were usual among
women. Tattoos were common for both men and women. Although women painted themselves often, men reserved
painting for festive occasions and ceremonial use.
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Kawaiisu Culture
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