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Chickees

Scope note

Use for dwellings of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians of Florida framed with poles and logs, thatched, partially or fully open-sided, and usually having a living platform raised 2 to 3 feet above ground level.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000249561

Broader Terms used

stilt houses

Term used for

chikees

Equivalent Terms used

chickee

Created

12yrs ago

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