The Chumash dwelling, known as a 'ap,' was circular and shaped like half an orange. It was created by arranging willow poles in a circle on the ground. At the top, the poles were curved in to form a dome. Then tiny saplings or branches were connected crosswise to the trunk. The entire structure was covered with deerskin or clay. Inside the ap, there was a central fire pit for cooking and heating. There were also beds of dried grass or wood for sleeping. The Chumash lived like this for several years until they found gold in California. They then moved their dwellings to higher grounds so they could work the mines. This type of building was used by many Native American tribes across North America. It is called an "Indian house" because it resembles the traditional homes built by indigenous people before the arrival of Europeans. In conclusion, the Chumash Indian house looked like any other type of building used by other Native Americans before they arrived in California.