*** About Indigenous Tipis: These conical tents have been used for centuries by the Indigenous peoples of the North American Plains. Typically made from animal skins and wooden poles, tipis are both practical and symbolic, providing mobility, warmth, and ventilation. The structure of a tipi is designed to withstand the harsh winds of the plains and is easily collapsible for transport. Within Indigenous cultures, tipis are more than just shelters; they are sacred spaces for ceremonies and everyday family life, decorated with symbols and paintings that carry cultural significance and personal meaning.

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