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• Cotsiogo (Shoshone, 1866–1912)
• Wyoming
• 1885
• Paint on hide
• Native Arts acquisition funds, 1952.402

Indigenous peoples had to set up tipis and take them down with much speed as their community moved frequently, following buffalo herds or to seasonal camps. Model tipis were used as tools to teach young Indigenous girls how to build a home and as toys for them. This model tipi is small in size but very close to original examples. It is painted with scenes of buffalo hunting and dancing.