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Gathering and Storage BasketsFood gathering was essential to life, and baskets for gathering often were uniquely engineered. Traditional clam baskets were woven in openwork, so the gatherers could rinse off the sand in the sea. Berry baskets were designed to hang from the picker's waist, leaving the hands free. Burden baskets were worn like backpacks for carrying heavy loads of firewood. Once food was preservedmashed salal berry cakes, baked camas and bitterroots, dried and pounded salmonit was packed for storage in baskets. click on a thumbnail image for a larger photo
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