Re: MtMan-List: Braintan & Buff Robes and Smoke???

[j2hearts@juno.com (John C Funk)]

Reginald and Gladys Laubin have written extensive information in their
book "THE INDIAN TIPI" regarding the fabrication of buffalo hide tipis as
well as the use of the "old" leather once the tipi was recycled.  As I
recall, the female buff. was primarily used due to the hide being
somewhat lighter in weight that the male hide.  Mocs were made from the
upper flap areas which had received the heavier smoking.

John Funk

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