MANATAKA TIPIS

Manataka Tipis feature both the traditional Sioux style and the classic egg-shape characteristic of the Cheyenne style to the rear, giving the floor its unique shape. This results in giving the owner more usable floor space than most other teepees.

Backed by our master craftsman's 3-year materials guarantee, and lifetime workmanship warranty. Includes complete instructions for set-up and care.

There is no comparison to our price, selection, craftsmanship and quality materials.

10 OZ. Cotton Duck - Untreated
This lodge is the most popular type of tipi and inexpensive. It wears well under the harshest conditions and looks great. Requires self-treating. Not guaranteed against shrinkage. Great for powwows and outings. This tipi is 100% cotton with 10 oz. of yarn per square yard. It will be white to off white containing particles of cotton seeds and fairly coarse weave. Very authentic and close to the material available in the 1800 period.

A 100% cotton army duck, with a very tight weave. Off white in color. Highly resistant to water, mildew, fungi and industrial pollution. This is a copyright treatment used for boat and snowmobile covers. Designed for year-round outdoor use. Actual weight of finished goods over 12 oz. per square yard. Recommended for all areas, especially east of the Mississippi, due to industrial wastes and high humidity. Resistant to sun, rot, mold and mildew.

10 oz. SunForager - Treated and Flame Retardant
The same as Sunforger with the additional treatment CPIA-84 flame retardant. Meets California code (The best available) Actual weight of finished goods over 13 oz. per square yard. This material will self-extinguish when source of flame is removed. Does not flash.

Sunforger and Sunforger Flame Retardant are stamped on the edge. This is your guarantee and proof for future reference, that you are receiving what you are paying for. In most cases this is only visible on the inside.

All of our materials treated or not are adversely affected by acid rain (hydrochloric acid) or other chemicals caused by industrial pollution. These will discolor the materials and cause possible water dripping. All of the treated materials are water resistant, not water proof. All of the above materials, treated or not will turn grey with use. This may appear in spots or solid tones of grey or sometimes colored. The materials we use are white to off white and are in accordance with national rendezvous rules.

The seams on all canvas teepees are triple sewn except at stress points such as the lift pole pocket and flaps where the seams receive a generous 4 to 5 rows of stitching adding to the strength and durability of the lodge.

2. *SELECT A SIZE RIGHT FOR YOU

Size	Sleeps	Length	Width	Height
12’	1 - 2	12’ 9”	11’ 3”	10’
14’	2 - 3	14’ 10”	13’ 4”	12’
16’	3 - 4	17’	15’ 2”	13’ 6”
18’	4 - 5	19’ 2”	17’ 3”	15’ 6”
20’	5 - 6	21’ 2”	18’ 10”	17’ 3”
22’	6 - 7	23’ 3”	20’ 10”	18’ 8”

*All measurements above are approximates.

3. COMPLETE CANVAS PACKAGE - COVER, DOOR, LINER

If you are looking to save money, the Complete Canvas Package is the way to go. Manataka takes great pride in our quality materials and expert craftsmanship put into each tipi by our master lodge makers. We have never had a dissatisfied customer! Never will.


Size	10 oz	SunForager	Flame Resistant
12’	$613	$ 748	$ 881
14’	$697	$ 856	$ 1016
16’	$809	$ 989	$1169
18’	$904	$1115	$1335
20’	$1033	$1300	$1580
22’	$1157	$1465	$1785

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10% Down and 10% or $50. Per Month

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4. TIPI POLES

Normal set is 15 poles in set and 2 for smoke flaps for all sizes up to 22' (27' maximum).

We ship 18 peeled poles (1 spare) the proper size for your lodge, our minimum or longer.

Tipi Size	# of Poles	Length	*Price	Buy Now
12'	15	15' Long	$450
14'	15	18' Long	$475
16'	17	20' Long	$500
18'	17	22' Long	$525
20'	17	24' Long	$575
22'	17	26' Long	$590
Shipping average cost: $450.00 No CODs; Prepayment required. Allow minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. Poles sold ONLY with a tipi order -- we do make a dime off poles.

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10% Down and 10% or $50. Per Month

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5. COMPLETE SET-UP PACKAGE

Includes rope, marbles, stakes, lacing pins and wood rope slides.

Everything you need for your tipi, except poles.


Size	Price	BUY NOW
12’	$ 60
14’	$ 70
16’	$ 80
18’	$ 90
20’	$100
22’	$110

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10% Down and 10% or $50. Per Month

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6. LACING PINS

Lacing Pins are used to lace the two halves of the lodge together just above the door way.

To save money, buy the Complete Setup Package above.


Size	# of Pins	Price	Buy Now
12’	8	$16
14’	8	$16
16’	9	$18
18’	10	$20
20’	11	$22
22’	12	$24
These are 1/8” ash, 14” long and tapered on one end. Can be painted for the personal touch.

7. STAKE LOOPS

Stake loops are optional and do not come with the complete package. Stake loops are not traditional, but they sure do make your lodge cover tight and good looking. Plus, stake loops insure the cover does not flap in the wind and adds to the stability of the lodge in high winds. The number of stake loops that can be added depend on the size of tipi ordered. One price for all stake loops: $50.00 We use only 10 oz. Sun Forager material that are six (6) layers thick. Stake loops are not guaranteed.

8. WOOD GROUND STAKES

Stakes needed: 1 stake per foot.

Example: 12 stakes for 12' lodge - 22 stakes for 22' lodge.

These are 1" hardwood notched for ropes or stake loops.

Wood Stakes: $2.00 each

Hand Forged Steel Stakes: $3.00 each

PRICES FOR WOOD GROUND STAKES


WOOD GROUND STAKES
Size	# Stakes	Price	Buy Now
12’	12 + 3	$30
14’	14 + 3	$34
16’	16 + 3	$38
18’	18 + 3	$42
20’	20 + 3	$46
22’	22 + 3	$50

Recommended to buy more stakes as extras in case of loss. Can be painted for the personal touch.

Tipis are custom made therefore please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Shipping/handling prices range from $77 - $97 within the continental U.S. depending on size with weights from 45 lbs to 109 lbs - also depending on the "extras" purchased. Shipped by UPS. Full payment required before shipment.

Outside the continental United States contact Manataka Tipis for shipping and handling information.

Tipis are constructed in the traditional way without stake loops. To have stake loop installed see Stake Loops above. Poles, ground stakes, lacing pins and stake loops are sold separately and not guaranteed. Ropes not included.

Notice: Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990: This website does not imply or suggest that items for sale on this website are hand made by a person or persons who are members of a federally recognized tribe, unless otherwise indicated in writing and clearly identified next to the item displayed. You are advised to first assume all items displayed for sale on this website are not made by a member of a federally recognized tribe. The list of items specifically made by persons who are members of a federally recognized tribe has been deleted to avoid consumer confusion -- and pages displaying non-manufactured, handcrafted arts and crafts contain a notice regarding the origin of items displayed on that page. Items such as books, cd's, dvd's, t shirts, ceremonial items, clothing and regalia, drums, flutes, flags, furs/hides, gifts, home decor, greeting cards, healing clay, herbal medicine, herbal tea, jewelry, soap nuts, teepees, videos, and women's gifts are not hand made by a members or members of a federally recognized tribe. In some cases, a supplier company may be owned by an American Indian who is a member of a federally recognized tribe, but the item by its nature (books, t-shirts, etc.) are not classified as an art or craft and therefore are not identified as being made by a person who is a member of a federally recognized tribe. For a copy of a free brochure entitled, "How To Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts" go to http://www.fte.gov and http://www.iacb.doi.gov MAIC purchases tipi lodges from a number of master lodge makers, most of which are not members of a federally recognized tribe.

Tipis can be found all over the world in dozens of cultures. These fascinating dwellings are experiencing a resurgence in popularity because of their unique qualities: they are easy to transport, comfortable to live in for long periods of time, and weather resistant. Linda Holley explores the many different methods of tipi construction and includes dozens of drawings, photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that show how to construct, decorate, and transport a tipi. 248 pp, paperback. ISBN: 158655115 March 2007

"Ms. Holley breaks new ground with her extensive diagrams for for canvas tipis..." -- Peter Durkin, TipiCorner Editor, Whispering Wind magazine

Subjects include:
--History of the tipi             --Living in a tipi
--Construction                    --Decoration
--Poles                                --Materials
--Pitching a tipi                   --Transportation

SKU: 511-6         $18.95 + s/h

A collection of vintage photographs and historical texts presents an overall view of tipi life among various Native peoples. $19.95 + s/h

WILDWOOD WISDOM

This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated handbook was written by Ellsworth Jaeger in 1945. Jaeger was a faculty member of the Buffalo Museum of Science and an authority on American Indian lore and camping. Wildwood Wisdom is dedicated not just to the spirit of “our ancestral buckskin men,” but also to the native Americans who willingly taught the white newcomers the basic necessities of life and survival in this new land. Jaeger spent many summers in the outdoors and led woodcraft groups throughout the country. His book is addressed mainly to campers, with information on clothes and gear, making fires, and a wonderful section on shelters made with hand-gathered materials. But it can also be read for historical accuracy, a well-researched account of life in America in the 1800s, when survival depended not only on coping with daily perils, but also on one’s ability to use wits as well as hands for survival. There’s much more on providing life’s basics: food, shelter and clothing. How to skin a bear, blaze a trail, cook flap-jacks on a flat rock. Plants that are edible, plants that are poisonous, and plants that are medicinal. How to portage a canoe, pack a mule or build a bed in the woods out of willows; wisdom needed for survival in the woods when they were wild. Jaeger wrote this book during the latter part of World War II, when fear, dishonor, horror, treachery and death” filled people’s minds. At such a time, he felt, knowing something about this great American folklore was increasingly important to people of this land. At such a time the serenity and peace of the wilderness were never more dear to the hearts of men.” Now, more than 50 years later, one might say that Jaeger’s premise is even more relevant. In these times of great international turmoil, when the earth’s very life-sustaining atmosphere is threatened by a multitude of human-generated forces, this tribute to the wisdom of a much less energy-intensive way of life could provide example as well as inspiration for a greater respect for the natural forces of life on this planet. "A comprehensive and readable handbook.” The New York Times. "A fully indexed guide for the experienced camper . . . a wise and valuable book” - The Horn Book. Shelter Publications, 1992 IS$ 17.95 + s/h

THE INDIAN TIPI: Its History, Construction, and Use...
by Reginald and Gladys Laubin

Reginald and Gladys Laubin are recognized as the world's foremost authorities on the subject of American Indian tipis. Their excellent book offers great information about tipi etiquette, making a tipi lodge, assembly, storage, painting, maintenance, care and more! University of Oklahoma Press, 1990 2nd edition Soft Cover, Paper reprint of the 1977 second edition. Book News, Inc. Portland, OR Price: ISBN: 0806122366 $ 19.95 + s/h

SELECT CANVAS TYPES	POLES	STAKES	TIPI MAKING
SELECT SIZE	SET UP KIT	STAKE LOOPS	INSTRUCTION BOOKS
COMPLETE CANVAS PACKAGE		LACING PINS	TIPI ASSEMBLY
SHIPPING / HANDLING			TIPI PAINTING