Westernized People: Can you carry heavy objects on your head?

[Oceanicpuppy]

Carrying on the head is a common practice in many parts of the world, as an alternative to carrying a burden on the back, shoulders, and so on. People have carried burdens balanced on top of the head since ancient times, usually to do daily work, but sometimes in religious ceremonies or as a feat of skill, such as in certain dances.


Carrying on the head is common in many parts of the developing world. African-American women continued the practice during the 19th century, which they learned from elder Africans brought from Africa to work in America as slaves.

Carrying on the head - Wikipedia

 

[BigMan]

You know most of us are men right ?

 

[CinnaSlim]

I do this with laundry baskets or getting thru small spaces

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

You know most of us are men right ?

That's why included a male in the photograph. It's not exclusive to women.

 

[TL15]

I usually carry them in my car

People do this out of necessity and it's definitely not necessary that I carry a weeks worth of groceries on my damn head in San Diego, CA 2017

 

[Gully Bull]

Nah it doesn't work with my plans to appear taller than i am. The heavy item is compressing my spine while my timbs are getting me to 6 ft range

 

[BigMan]

That's why included a male in the photograph. It's not exclusive to women.

I've never seen it tbh

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

Nah it doesn't work with my plans to appear taller than i am. The heavy item is compressing my spine while my timbs are getting me to 6 ft range

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

I usually carry them in my car

People do this out of necessity and it's definitely not necessary that I carry a weeks worth of groceries on my damn head in San Diego, CA 2017

If you had to, do think you could being that you are not use to it?

 

[BlackDynamite310]

I'm sure I could do it. Prolly wouldn't tho. It ain't really my lane.

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

I'm sure I could do it. Prolly wouldn't tho. It ain't really my lane.

You should try it. I think many of us would be dropping hella shyt.