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Thatched Roofs and Open Sides - The Architecture of Chickees and Their Changing Role in Seminole Society (Hardcover)
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Thatched Roofs and Open Sides - The Architecture of Chickees and Their Changing Role in Seminole Society (Hardcover)
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One of the most prevalent misconceptions about the architecture of
Native Americans is that they all lived in teepees or wigwams. In
Thatched Roofs and Open Sides, Carrie Dilley reveals the design,
construction, history, and cultural significance of the chickee,
the unique Seminole structure made of palmetto and cypress. The
naturalist-explorer William Bartram first sighted chickees when he
penetrated Florida's dense tropical forests. During the Seminole
Wars, the thatched roof platforms served as hideouts and shelters.
In the twentieth century, the government and charitable
organizations deemed the abodes ""primitive"" and ""unfit,"" and,
rather than move into non-chickee housing, the Seminoles began to
modernize them. Today, chickees can still be found throughout
tribal land, but they are no longer primary residences. Instead,
they are built to teach people about Seminole life and history and
to encourage tribal youth to reflect on that aspect of their
culture. Dilley interviews builders and surveys over five hundred
chickees on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation, illustrating how
the multipurpose structure has evolved over time to meet the
changing needs of the Seminole Tribe.
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