Miscellaneous, Basket, Burden Basket, Handwoven, Paiute, Vintage 20's - 30's, 1111

BEAUTY IS A BURDEN

Burden bags are very recognizable artifacts of the Native American culture, and this handwoven Paiute specimen is a vintage find from the 20’s to 30’s. Crafted from willow, it is a conical shape with a flattened bottom – that was originally used for gathering grains and storing food. A beautiful piece of history and craft. 

• affiliation: Paiute
• materials: willow
  
• vintage condition
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• minor rim damage
• wear from ethnographic use
• style: MISC1111