Papago Clothing Research Paper

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Originally, Tohono O'odham people didn't wear much clothing-- men wore only native breechcloths and sometimes deerskin leggings, and women wore knee-length skirts. Shirts were not necessary in Papago culture, but the Papagos sometimes wore rabbit-skin robes at night when the weather became cooler. Papago people did not usually wear shoes, either, but when they did, they wore sandals made of rawhide or yucca fiber rather than moccasins. Native turquoise jewelry, especially pendant earrings, was worn by both men and women. Here are some photos and links about the clothing of Native Americans in

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