George Catlin

I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in sadness to the setting sun.

American Artist

Charles Eastman

The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.

Sioux Author

A word specific to Native American culture, depicting their unique traditional housing.

Cultural Origin

While similar to a tent, wigwams are semi-permanent and were not typically moved often.

Not a Tent

Wigwams are made with natural materials, providing an insight into the resourcefulness of Native cultures.