Baskets at Work: Utilitarian Baskets From the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian September 12, 2010

Baskets have been made and used by many cultures throughout the world from ancient times through the present day. In American Indian cultures, baskets ranged from sacred ceremonial objects to household tools. The 21 baskets on display are examples of utilitarian baskets that played a major role in the gathering, production, and storage of food.