Sa?ka A ladder. This term is applied to any ladder.
Figs. 45-47.
Sa?kaleta Ladder rungs; "Leta," from "lestabi;" see above.
T?vwibi The platform elevation or upper level of the
floor. "Tu-vwi," a ledge; Fig. 24.
T?vwi Stone ledges around the sides, for seats. The
same term is used to designate any ledge,
as that of a mesa, etc.
Katcin? Kib? "Katcina," house. The niche in a ledge at the
end of the kiva.
Kwi?sa The planks set into the floor, to which the
lower beam of a blanket loom is fastened.
Kaintup?ha } Terms applied to the main floor; they both mean
Kiva?kani } "the large space."
Tap??w??tci Hewn planks a foot wide and 6 to 8 feet long,
set into the floor.
Wina?w??tci A plank.
Owa?p?h??imiata "Stone spread out;" the flagged floor; also
designates the slabs covering the hatchway.
Yau?wiopi. Stones with holes pecked in the ends for holding
the loom beam while the warp is being
adjusted; also used as seats; see p. 132.
[Illustration: Plate CIX. Stone corrals and kiva of Mashongnavi.]
The accompanying diagram is an ideal section of a Tusayan four-story
house, and gives the native names for the various rooms and terraces.
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