The Saguaro cactus had many purposes and the ribs of the Saguaro were used by Native American for construction and other purposes. The roofing of the cloisters of the Mission San Xavier del Bac on the Tohono O'odham lands near Tucson, Arizona is a good example of this construction.
HARMING A SAGUARO IN ANY MANNER IS ILLEGAL BY STATE LAW IN ARIZONA.

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