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Did homes in pre-Colombian America even have rafters?
Yes, the pueblos of the southwest immediately come to mind, as well as the longhouses in northern areas.
Longhouses probably would have, but Tipi's definitely didn't.
That said, putting sharp objects where children can't reach them seems like a pretty universal solution to a common problem. Rafters or not
Cone tents and tipis definitely have stuff strung up high every time I have been in them: modern usage being suggestive of tradition I suppose
Depends on where in america. Urban cultures south of the US definitely could have though I am no expert in their architecture.