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because they knew how to make it.

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For a nomadic people the tipi had many advantages. The tipi:

  • was durable
  • was made of easily available local materials
  • provided warmth and comfort in winter
  • was dry during heavy rains
  • was cool in the heat of summer
  • could be disassembled and packed away and transported easily
  • could be reconstructed quickly
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