Pomo
Burden Basket
Early to Mid 19th Century
willow, redbud or alder, clamshell beads, cotton cord 19 x 23.25
Illinois State Museum Condell Collection
808 762 "As indicated by its shape, the conical is the basket of transportation, being held on the back in a net whose head band passes over the carrier's brows. They supply the place in an Indian's needs that a wheelbarrow does in ours, the capacities of each being equal, and if any discrepancy exists, it is not in favor of the wheelbarrow."

— Dr. J. W. Hudson
Early 20th c. Amateur Collector