Native American Teepees
by Dora Sofia Caputo
Title
Native American Teepees
Artist
Dora Sofia Caputo
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
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Native American Teepees - New Mexico - Dora Sofia Caputo
Native American Traditions and Culture - Teepees
This image was taken during a trip to New Mexico a couple of summers ago. On our way from Albuquerque to Santa Fe we had to stop near the roadside as we were in awe of this beautiful display of not only native American Teepees, but the amazing panorama of New Mexico mountains. I hope you enjoy viewing this image and other pictures on the subject of Native American culture showcased in these pages of FAA. Thank you for visiting, and please feel free to make a comment.
A tipi (also tepee and teepee) is a Lakota name for a conical tent traditionally made of animal skins and wooden poles used by the nomadic tribes and
sedentary tribal dwellers (when hunting) of the Great Plains. Tipis are stereotypically associated with Native Americans in general but Native Americans from places other than the Great Plains mostly used different types
of dwellings. The term "wigwam" (a domed structure) is sometimes incorrectly
used to refer to a tipi.The tipi was durable, provided warmth and comfort in winter, was dry during heavy rains, and was cool in the heat of summer. Tipis could be disassembled and packed away quickly when a tribe decided to move and could be reconstructed quickly upon settling in a new area. This portability was important to Plains Indians with their nomadic lifestyle.
Modern tipi covers are usually made of canvas. Contemporary users of tipis include historical reenactors, back-to-the-land devotees, and Native American families attending powwows or encampments who wish to preserve and pass on a part of their heritage and tradition.
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December 2nd, 2014
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Dora Sofia Caputo 25 Days Ago
Thank you Maria Faria Rodrigues for making this image one of your favorites.
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much Nader for the feature in your great Group Fine Art Exploration Photography.
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thank you so much Gary! I truly appreciate your visit, and kind supportive comments.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Native American Teepees composition, lighting, shading, lovely color and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Week! F/L
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the specific "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Dora Sofia Caputo replied:
Thanks so very much Pamela, for letting me know that a fellow artist has nominated this image for a Special Feature in your great Group. I will make sure to share the love!