Winnowing basket
| Description: |
This traditional Cherokee winnowing basket is for food preparation and is usually included in a set with a sieve, or food sifter, and a tray. The winnowing basket was used to separate grains from their husks. The woman would toss the grains over repeatedly in the basket until the light material blew away. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1188 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Indians of North America Cherokee Indians Cherokee Indians -- Social life and customs Baskets Cherokee baskets Implements, utensils, etc. |
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