| Reference Source | Reference Type | Archival Data | Comments |
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| Dunn, J.P. ca. 1900 | Related Info |
"nipiakki, willow (generic of kinds of willows growing along streams)" |
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| Gatschet, A.S. ca. 1895 | Related Info |
"nipiaxkawi (weeping) willow, generic term comprehending the willows growing near the water, same as nipiaxkwa" |
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| Aatotankiki myaamiaki 1998-2006 | Use - Material |
Willow boughs used to made wiikiaami during 2nd annual language camp in Sunnyside, WA, held by Sammye Darling. |
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| Gravier, J. ca. 1700 | Related Info |
"nepiaki, nepiakiminja, aulne arbre" alder tree. Also, "nepiaca, nepssa aulne, arbrissaux", willow, shrubbery. |
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| Gonella, M.P 2003-2006 | Use - Material |
". . . yellow willow best for wiikiaami, bends very well but hard to find now, not as much as there used to be . . .other willows good too. It seems to absorb the moisture when wet and last longer". |
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| Gleason, H.A. and Cronquist, A. 1991 | Habitat | Occurs in alluvial soils along streams and in meadows throughout eastern and western Myaamia lands. |
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| Gatschet, A.S. ca. 1895 | "nipiaki kwe, nipiaka willows; -ka'ki plural, Peoria" |
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| Burns, N.L. 1938 | Peoria observation of Nez Perces when they were held in Miami, OK: "They made a basket out of buck-husk and willow weeds, also large carved wooden jars and much beadwork". |
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| Baldwin, D 2003-2005 | The 'nip' stem of the Miami word nipiaahkwi probably refers to a number of willow species that grow along watercourses and in moist areas. |
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| Whitford, A. C. 1941 | Fibers from the black willow Salix nigra use to make bags, pouches, fish nets, and cordage by Menomini, Winnebago, Michigan Ottawa, and Ojibway Indians. To prepare the black willow fiber, the bark was stripped from the tree, then the inner white bast tissue removed, boiled, pounded and rubbed until the fibers were loosened for twisting. All specimens contain prepared fibers. |