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The construction of a wickiup on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation

Kiva24 (2) • Published In 1958 • Pages: 14-20

By: Shaeffer, Margaret W. M..

Abstract
This article contains a fairly detailed description of the physical structure and the process of constructing an Apache wickiup. The information was gathered through both observation and informal interviewing during Shaeffer's six years of residence in a Fort Apache community around 1949.
Subjects
Dwellings
culture
Western Apache
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Eleanor C. Swanson ; 1980
Field Date
ca. 1949
Coverage Date
ca. 1949
Coverage Place
White Mountain Apache, Fort Apache Indian Reservation, east central Arizona, United States
Notes
Margaret W. M. Shaeffer
Includes bibliographical references (p. 19-20)
LCCN
41020657
LCSH
Western Apache Indians