Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

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Edward S. Curtis - *50% OFF OPPORTUNITY* Mandan Earthen Lodge - Vintage Photogravure - Volume, 9.5 x 12.5 inches - The typical dwelling of the Mandan is a large earthen lodge exactly like that of the Hidatsa. The erection of the lodge was a community undertaking, and feasting and laughter enlivened the task, which was one of considerable magnitude. The interior arrangements were more complete than was usual in Indian Homes. Between the central fire-pit and the entrance was erected a screen of poles, interwoven with rawhide, extending from the wall to a little beyond the middle. Just inside the door, on one side or both, the horses were stabled. The beds, which were placed between the outer posts and screened with curtains of hides, were made of poles supported at the ends by cross-sticks which rested on two forked posts, the whole piled thickly with robes. The door, consisting of a framework of poles covered with rawhide, was suspended from the lintel so as to swing inward only. To the rawhide covering were fastened several dry buffalo hoofs, so that no one could enter unnoticed.
Title:
*50% OFF OPPORTUNITY* Mandan Earthen Lodge
Date:
1908
Size:
Volume, 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Medium:
Vintage Photogravure
 
The typical dwelling of the Mandan is a large earthen lodge exactly like that of the Hidatsa. The erection of the lodge was a community undertaking, and feasting and laughter enlivened the task, which was one of considerable magnitude. The interior arrangements were more complete than was usual in Indian Homes. Between the central fire-pit and the entrance was erected a screen of poles, interwoven with rawhide, extending from the wall to a little beyond the middle. Just inside the door, on one side or both, the horses were stabled. The beds, which were placed between the outer posts and screened with curtains of hides, were made of poles supported at the ends by cross-sticks which rested on two forked posts, the whole piled thickly with robes. The door, consisting of a framework of poles covered with rawhide, was suspended from the lintel so as to swing inward only. To the rawhide covering were fastened several dry buffalo hoofs, so that no one could enter unnoticed.
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