Left: Wigwam constructed of natural resources readily available at the time- saplings buried 12 to 18 inches into the ground and tied together with basswood bark. Large pieces of elm or tulip tree bark were then applied to the frame and secured with an exterior framework
Right: Present day Wigwam constructed of plastic resources readily available, milk gallon jugs.
Right: Present day Wigwam constructed of plastic resources readily available, milk gallon jugs.
Left: Native American teepees made from animal hide and tree saplings. Right:Urban American teepees made from cardboard.