Native American Teepees - New Mexico
by Dora Sofia Caputo
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Native American Teepees - New Mexico
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Dora Sofia Caputo
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Native American Teepees - New Mexico - Photograph by 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 old wagons and other artifacts. 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. Much appreciated.
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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Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much Robert for the feature in your great Group Your Very Best Photography.
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much Carole for your kind words and feature in your great Group FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create.
CAROLE SPANDAU
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your August Features` discussion.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks ever so much Nancy! Your kind support is much appreciated.
Nancy Kane Chapman
What a great capture of these beautiful teepees. It's special in black and white with red, the geometry not a match but a blend. Congratulations on your many features. So deserved, Dora! F/L+
Christopher James
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Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you so very much, Diana. I truly appreciate your kind support.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #13 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Dora Sofia Caputo replied:
Thanks so much, Christopher, for letting me know that a fellow artist has nominated this image for the Special Features #13 promotion discussion, I so appreciate all the support.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks so very much Christopher James, for the feature in your wonderful Group 1000 Views on 1 Image.
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