Nokoni Nʉʉ

The Nokoni were a Comanche band whose range extended from the Cross Timbers of northern Texas toward the mountains of New Mexico. Their name is commonly interpreted as “those who turn back,” reflecting a life of movement across the southern Plains. They shared parts of their territory with the Tenawa and Tanima, smaller Comanche bands. Families hunted bison and moved between grasslands and river valleys, joining or separating as circumstances required.