Tipi

Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters

Foreword by Rodney Frey
Published by World Wisdom
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Award-winning author Paul Goble examines the construction, art, and significance of the tipi to the Plains Indians in his newest book, entitled Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Through a re-telling of the old-timer's stories, Goble shows how the tipi was more than just a home, but an expression of spiritual beliefs.

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  • Publisher: World Wisdom (March 21, 2007)
  • Length: 120 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781933316390

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Blends traditional insights into tipi construction and development with a retelling of old-timers stories and a blending in of art to make for a fine survey of construction techniques, decorations, cultural meaning, and more. Tipi includes over a hundred color illustrations and drawings and makes for a vivid, outstanding survey of the spiritual and culture meaning of the Native American structure.

– Midwest Book Review, June 2007

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