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What were tepees made of?

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Traditionally, Tipi were constructed out of an outer shell of tanned animal hides sewn together, an internal frame of saplings, often an internal shell of skins, with a door made of animal hides. Modern day tipi are most often canvas covered.

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Generally animal hides or materials such as silk or cotton.

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