Comanche village
Infants born into a Comanche village were wonderfully welcomed as precious members of the community.
In their initial days of life, cherished little ones were wrapped in robes and received unending care from their mothers. The baby was eventually placed in a day cradle to allow the mother to do her daily tasks. The child would soon be carried on the mother's back. As the mother moved about, the small one seemed both happy and secure.
When the mother rode a horse, a child would be situated in front of the mother. Moreover, little girls began to quickly pick up the skill of riding horses as soon as they were able to grasp the leather reins.
Over time, the girls became very accomplished riders within the village.
Wonderful picture entitled "Children who took part in the great Gift Dance given by the Apaches to the Comanches." Circa 1911. Taken by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma. Photograph courtesy of Worthpoint.
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