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What is the difference between a plains Indian tipi and a mountain Indian tipi?

April 26, 2017indian Mountain Plains tipi

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What is the difference between a plains Indian tipi and a mountain Indian tipi?

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Poles on plains tipis are longer, and look like what you associate with a typical tipi. Mountain (or Cheyenne) tipi poles are shorter, to the extent that they do not rise far above the canvas cover. It’s really an aesthetic consideration. Let me know what you prefer, and I’ll supply it.