Kansa Tribe Research Paper
Kansa Indian The name "Kaw" or "Kansa" means, "People of the South Wind," (unknown, kaw nation, n.d.) and the state of Kansas takes its name from this famous tribe. The Kansa people were closely related to the Omaha, Osage, Quapah and Ponca tribes.
Clothing
The men of (unknown, kansa people, n.d.)The tribe wore a variety of clothes including a red or blue breechcloth with a belt, and deerskin leggings, and sometimes a blanket robe over the upper part of the body, often trimmed with fur. Buffalo hides were also worn as cloaks and moccasins were worn during the winter. The men of the Kansa tribe wore Roach headdresses that were attached to a scalp-lock on their shaved heads and stood straight up from the head like a tuft or crest. Ornaments
Clothing
The men of (unknown, kansa people, n.d.)The tribe wore a variety of clothes including a red or blue breechcloth with a belt, and deerskin leggings, and sometimes a blanket robe over the upper part of the body, often trimmed with fur. Buffalo hides were also worn as cloaks and moccasins were worn during the winter. The men of the Kansa tribe wore Roach headdresses that were attached to a scalp-lock on their shaved heads and stood straight up from the head like a tuft or crest. Ornaments