Sunday, April 26, 2009
This is quite a house!
We enjoyed the architectural details found in this replica of an Akimel O'odham Roundhouse on the grounds of the Desert Botanical Gardens. The structure itself was typically made from branches of mesquite and cottonwood trees, while the thatched roof and walls were covered with arrow weed or willow saplings. My stepdad volunteered to crawl inside and check out the beams. Glad they held up ok!
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Great take for the theme, Val!! Although, I don't think my back could take that house for long! :)
ReplyDeleteNice take! Too bad you didn't get a chance to get up north to the Navajo Reservation. There are some great photo ops there (but also a lot you can not see or photograph unless your belong to or are a friend of the tribe)
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show that just cause they lived long ago, people weren't dumb. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot. I would like to see it in real life.
ReplyDeleteVery neat structure.
ReplyDeletecool shack! don't think my hammock would fit between those posts though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative interpretation and unique structure. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteInteresting structure - nice find!
ReplyDeleteI guess all you need is shade sometimes. Cool shot and nice of your stepdad to pose inside.
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