Wichita+clothing+and+fashion

The Wichita men wore breechcloths (aka loincloths) and sometimes leggings to protect their legs. The men also didn't wear shirts unless the weather was cold. In this case, men and women would wear buffalo robes. Common hairstyles for men included mohawks or a scalplock which is a ponytail with all other hair cut off. To make these hairstyles more attractive the men would add porcupine roaches. Women would wear wraparound skirts and poncho tops. They would normally wear their hair in a braid or bun. Both genders wore moccasins and earrings. To celebrate special events such as a successful war party everybody would paint their faces and get tattooed.
 * Works Cited**
 * 1) The Wichita Indians. 1 February 2005. R E Moore and Texarch Associates. 4 October 2009 [[]].
 * 2) Wichita Indian Fact Sheet. Native Languages of the Americas website. 4 October 2009 [[]]
 * 3) The Porcupine Roach Website. 6 October 2009 [|http://www.matoska.com/roach_history.htm]
 * 4) Breechcloth and Leggings Website. 6 October 2009 []
 * 5) Walter Ross Photo. First People Website. 6 October 2009 []

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