My husband and I were both fascinated by one older gentleman and looked him up at his tent during a break in the festivities. This man was Charles Chibitty, the Head Gourd Dancer. He was full of conversation, and quite happy to visit with us until his name was called over the P.A. system.
Mr. Chibitty is a Comanche born in Oklahoma in 1921. He was an active participant in WWII and had many medals to wear on his sash.