burden baskets

  1. Home
  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Objects Facet
  4. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
  5. Containers (hierarchy name)
  6. containers (receptacles)
  7. [containers by function or context]
  8. [containers for personal use]
  9. [containers for personal gear]
  10. carrying baskets
  11. burden baskets
Scope note
General term for baskets made by Native North Americans across the United States used to carry personal items or foodstuffs. Made of varying woven plant fibers and come in variable shapes and sizes. Examples include baskets made by Apache women notable for attached hanging decorations or white oak baskets and tumplines made by Cherokee women.
burden baskets
Accepted term: 06-May-2024