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Where Did Chumash Live?

Elena Rostova • • 6 min read
Where Did Chumash Live?

The Chumash People
The Chumash Indian homeland lies along the coast of California, between Malibu and Paso Robles, as well as on the Northern Channel Islands. Before the Mission Period, the Chumash lived in 150 independent towns and villages with a total population of at least 25,000 people.

What did the Chumash live in?

The Chumash lived in dome-shaped shelters called 'aps. The frame was made with willow branches, and tule reeds were folded and woven onto the frame. The inside could be divided into different rooms with hanging reed mats.

What island did the Chumash live on?

The native populations of the Channel Islands were primarily Chumash. The word Michumash, from which the name Chumash is derived, means “makers of shell bead money” and is the term mainland Chumash used to refer to those inhabiting the islands.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.