A teepee, also known as a tipi, is a traditional dwelling of the Native American people. It is a cone-shaped structure made of wooden poles and animal hides. A HUT is a small, simple shelter made of natural materials such as wood, stone, or mud. A TENT is a portable shelter made of fabric or canvas supported by poles and ropes. A WIGWAM is a domed structure made of wooden poles and covered with animal skins or bark. Home on the Range is an expression used to describe the vast open spaces of the American West.