Knife River Indian Villages -- Earthlodge

Knife River Earthlodge Virtual Tour

Spacious Living Area

Earthloge living area
Jack Lafor ©impact

Earthlodges were spacious, ranging from 40 to 50 feet across. A variety of furnishings were found along the inside wall, including canopy beds, storage platforms, a shrine, hanging storage swings, and willow mats.

Learn more about the earthlodge furnishings.

Parfleche,

Storage Platform,

War Shield,

Lances,

War Club,

Bedding Unit,
Hoop & Stick Game,
Ball & Stick Game,
Storage Swing,
Shrine

See the cache pit area of the earthlodge

Restart Tour | Place of Honor | Living Area | Cache Pit | Knife River Welcome