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Müller Geodesic Solitude Johnny's Capsule Geodesic Clay Mud Dome Jurtendorf (Switzerland) Neolithics of Pfyn Strawbale Cabin Tipi How To Manuals Tipi Math & Plan Sewing Considerations Extensions Historic Native American Tipis References Native References Links Tipi Diary Site Search Enter term & press ENTER If you found the information useful, consider to make a donation:   Page << Prev | 1 | 2 | Next >> Tipi Historic Native American Tipis Here a couple of photos illustrating the native american setup of tipis. It would be interesting to see how the particular reed tipi was made up. Arapaho camp with buffalo meat drying near Fort Dodge, Kansas. Photographed by William S. Soule, 1870 Little Big Mouth, a medicine man, seated in front of his lodge near Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with medicine bag visible from behind the tent. Photographed by William S. Soule, 1869-70. Reed Tipi, Cayuse Tribe, Umatilla Reservation, photographed by Thomas Leander Moorhouse, ~1900 Cayuse Tribe, Umatilla Reservation, photographed by Thomas Leander Moorhouse, 1900 Reed Tipi, Cayuse Tribe, Thorn Hollow, Umatilla Reservation, photographed by Thomas Leander Moorhouse, ~1900 Tipi construction (A) 1907, photographed by E.S. Curtis Tipi construction (B) 1907, photographed by E.S. Curtis Slow Bull's tipi 1907, photographed by E.S. Curtis Medicine tripod (Apsaroke) 1908, photographed by E.S. Curtis Cree tipis 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis Frame of the sponsor's tipi, Cree sun-dance 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis A Sarsi tipi 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis A Piegan play tipi 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis Painted tipis (Assiniboin) 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis A Piegan tipi 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis Transporting the ceremonial bag and tipi-cover of a Blackfoot society 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis A Blackfoot tipi. 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis An Apsaroke lodge 1908, photographed by E.S. Curtis Medicine lodge (Apsaroke) 1908, photographed by E.S. Curtis Piegan lodge 1910, photographed by E.S. Curtis Return to faster's lodge (Piegan) 1911, photographed by E.S. Curtis A child's lodge (Piegan) 1910, photographed by E.S. Curtis Mat lodge (Yakima) 1910, photographed by E.S. Curtis A holiday lodge (Yakima) 1910, photographed by E.S. Curtis Joseph Dead Feast Lodge (Nez Perce) 1905, photographed by E.S. Curtis A mat lodge (Umatilla) 1910, photographed by E.S. Curtis Lodge of the Horn Society (Blood) 1926, photographed by E.S. Curtis Preparatory lodge, Cheyenne sun dance 1927, photographed by E.S. Curtis Sources: National Archives (USA) , National Park Service (USA) , Library of Congress / Northwestern University Library Detail Observation Reed Tipi, Cayuse Tribe, Thorn Hollow, Umatilla Reservation, photographed by Thomas Leander Moorhouse, ~1900 An interesting part on all tipi photos are that the main canvas reaches 0-5cm (0-2") to the ground. This indicates the regions where those tipis are pitched are very dry with little rainfall, as otherwise the canvas would not reach so low, but have 10-20cm (5-7") space which reduces mould and moose growth on the canvas. The inlining inside of course should go on the ground. Reed Mat based Tipi Another interesting option of a tipi is the one either made of or covered with reed mats, e.g. those of Cayuse Tribe, there some poles are used from the outside to fixate the reed mats - and might have chosen to protect the canvas underneath. The question arises, whether below are buffalo or cotton-based canvas, and how the moisture after a rain behaves in between. E.g. in Europe with frequent humid climate from spring to late fall, the humidity poses a challenge in shelter construction. Grass House The similiarity is close, from reed mat based tipi to a grass house as seen here: Old grass-house (Wichita) 1927, photographed by E.S. Curtis Interior of Wichita grass-house 1927, photographed by E.S. Curtis Wikipedia: Phragmites Prehistoric Grass Houses at Texas Beyond History / Texas Archeological Research Laboratory References "The Indian Tipi, its history, construction, and use", 2nd Edition by Reginald & Gladys Laubin ISBN 0-8061-2236-6 Native References NativeWeb.org: House Construction & Wigwams NativeTech.org , native american handcraft incl. building of shelters NativePeople.com , art magazine Native American Ethnobotany provided by University of Michigan (USA) Links Sources to purchase tipis, and/or more information about tipis: USA: Tipi.com , aka Nomadics Tipi Makers ReeseTipis.com , very informative, lots of photos in the gallery ArrowTipi.com , useful How-To section (winterizing, poles, etc) Germany: Indianertipi.de , e.g. 6m tipi incl. inlining € 650 (without poles) Czech: Ares.cz: Historical Tents , 6m tipi incl. inlining € 677 (without poles) Switzerland: Tipi.li , e.g. 6m tipi incl. inlining € 950 - 1500 (without poles) UK: SpiritsIntent.com , covered structures, nomadic dwellings, alternative homes, canvas tents UK: Hearthworks Tipis & Yurts , sale and hire of tipis and yurts, event production, kyrgyz yurts UK: Stunning Tents , tipi alike tents (incl. one pole tipis) with accessories (End of Article) Page << Prev | 1 | 2 | Next >> Content: Page 1: How To Manuals, Tipi Math & Plan, Sewing, Considerations, Extensions, Sealing 100% Rain, Upgrade Size ... 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