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The Indian tipi : its history, construction, and use  Cover Image Book Book

The Indian tipi : its history, construction, and use / by Reginald and Gladys Laubin (Tatanka Wanjila na Wiyaka Wastewin). With a history of the tipi / by Stanley Vestal.

Laubin, Reginald. (Author). Laubin, Gladys, (joint author.). Vestal, Stanley, 1887-1957 History of the tipi. (Added Author).

Summary:

The Indian Tipi includes detailed information on making such a tent, its furnishings and decoraations, living in the tipi, traveling with it (and with its long poles), the Native kitchen, the sweatlodge, and much more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780806114330
  • ISBN: 0806114339
  • ISBN: 9780806114330
  • Physical Description: xviii, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 2d ed.
  • Publisher: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, 1977.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Bibliography: p. 331-336.
Formatted Contents Note:
History of the tipi / Stanley Vestal -- Utility and beauty -- Sioux tipi -- Pitching the tipi -- Living in the tipi -- Sweat lodge -- Other types of tipis -- Transportation -- Camp circles -- Modern Indian camps -- Visitors.
Subject: Indians of North America > Dwellings > Great Plains.
Indians of North America > Great Plains > Social life and customs.
Tipis.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 98 .D9 L38 1977 2245077 Stacks Available -
Lummi Library E 98 .D9 L38 1977 250862 Stacks Available -


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