A wigwam, wikiup, wetu (Wampanoag), or wiigiwaam (Ojibwe, in syllabics: ᐧᐄᑭᐧᐋᒻ) [1] is a semi-permanent domed dwelling formerly used by certain Native American tribes and First Nations people and still used for ceremonial events.

Nov 20, 2012 · Find pictures of Wetu and discover interesting facts and information about the Wetu shelter, also known as a wigwam or birchbark house, that used by Native American Indians. What was a Wetu? A Wetu was a round structure made from a framework of saplings that were covered with birchbark.

Wetu recreation at Fruitlands Museum. A wetu is a domed hut, used by some north-eastern Native American tribes such as the Wampanoag. [1] They provided shelter, sometimes seasonal or temporary, for families near the wooded coast for hunting and fishing.

Dwellings in the villages were either long, multi-family residences or smaller, round wetuash (plural of wetu). The multi-family dwellings could house 40-50 people – usually four or fewer related families.

The Wampanoag wetu and Three Sisters-style garden are two recent outdoor exhibits that delve into the pre-contact history of Wampanoag people living in the region while also sharing what these traditions mean to tribal members today.

A wetu is the dome- shaped traditional home of the Wampanoag. It is made of cedar saplings set in the ground, bent together, fastened with vines and inner bark rope, and then covered with bark or mats made of reeds. The roof of the wetu has an …

“A wigwam, wickiup or wetu is a semi-permanent domed dwelling formerly used by certain Native American and First Nations tribes, and still used for ceremonial purposes.

Apr 19, 2016 · The wigwam, also known as a 'wetu' or Birchbark house, was a form of shelter and home used by various Native American Indian tribes, notably those who lived in the Northeast woodland. The wigwam was usually a round, dome shape structure that was 8-10 feet tall and 12 - 14 feet across.

HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM’S WETU. In the spring of 2023, THS welcomed the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe members, Cape Cod National Seashore, Truro Central School, and the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore to a blessing of the land and the building of our wetu, a traditional Wampanoag dwelling.

Jun 7, 2023 · Raising a Wetu in Truro An indigenous dwelling proves weather-hardy on opening day at the Highland House Museum. By Abraham Storer, Photos by Nancy Bloom Jun 7, 2023