[Eagles6]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basket_Case

Yeah, I know it's wikipedia.

Just curious what they made baskets out of before Columbus?

[Sacajaweau]

I saw wiki....But I'm suggesting it may really have originated way back.

Baskets made of?? reeds, palms...can't really think of anything else suitable except maybe animal hides....I remember seeing pouches made from hides so I'm thinking baskets more like shopping bags