Wetus

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Wetus are domed redcedar huts, that were used by some north-eastern Native American tribes such as the Wampanoag. They provided temporary shelter for families wandering the wooded coast for hunting and fishing. They were made out of sticks and grass.

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Gonsalves, Sean (June 16, 2002). Tribe strives to pass on Wampanoag culture. Tribal Recognition. Cape Cod Times. Retrieved on March 12, 2006.

Maldonado, Karen. The Wetus (PDF). Retrieved on March 12, 2006.