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powwowbum49 · 07-03-2003, 04:30 PM

From what I have been taught, among the Kiowa, the shawl wrap represents a physical connection to ones wife and family. As for wearing one, that varies from family to family in my experience. Some families limit it's wearing to elder members of the family while other have no qualms about when one can wear it, even allowing small children to wear them. As Singerdad mentioned the shawl wrap is also part of the formal clothing of the Kiowa gourd dancer, though I do not think it is limited to one particular clan, since I have seen members of every clan using them. The society he mentioned may vary well require it's member to wear the wrap as formal dress...it would not surprise me.

I know little to nothing about the use of the wrap among the Comanche and will leave that for another to address.

As Singerdad also said, it is good that you ask!

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powwowbum49 Arena Director Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: midwest, USA Posts: 812	From what I have been taught, among the Kiowa, the shawl wrap represents a physical connection to ones wife and family. As for wearing one, that varies from family to family in my experience. Some families limit it's wearing to elder members of the family while other have no qualms about when one can wear it, even allowing small children to wear them. As Singerdad mentioned the shawl wrap is also part of the formal clothing of the Kiowa gourd dancer, though I do not think it is limited to one particular clan, since I have seen members of every clan using them. The society he mentioned may vary well require it's member to wear the wrap as formal dress...it would not surprise me. I know little to nothing about the use of the wrap among the Comanche and will leave that for another to address. As Singerdad also said, it is good that you ask! __________________ PB49 "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso My comments are based on what I have been taught and my experiences over the years I have been around the circle. They should in no way be taken as gospel truths and are merely my opinions or attempts at passing on what I have learned while still learning more. Last edited by powwowbum49; 07-03-2003 at 04:39 PM.