our baskets

Vintage Zulu beer basket in circular pattern , its in two tone hues of beige and dark brown with a lid.  Its made from the  Ilala palm grass and leaves.  Measurements are H 15 cm x W 13 cm.

Price £150

 Exquisite 3 sets of vintage lidded tutsi basket in classic pattern of long stripes and geomtric shapes.  They are made from sisal and sweet grass. Measurements are H 24 cm x W 11 cm,

H  21 cm x W 10 cm,  H 15 cm x W 8 cm

Price £180

 SOLD

 A pair of Yanomami tribe gathering baskets, woven  hand painted in  jagged line patterns.  Made of reed, late 20th century, measurements are 40 cm, 32 cm.  Price £650

Harari Basket (Mesob) Ethiopia. Traditional woven basket by the famous Harari tribe, renowned for their intricate aesthetic vibrant designs. The upper part of the basket with the lid has triangle patterns in beautiful vibrant colors. The exterior of the basket bears very light pink and grey hues. The baskets were used for presentation of food, storage, decorative purposes and also given as gifts for ceremonial occasions. It's made of natural fibres from leaves, grass, dyes & leather. Early 20th century. 

Measurements: H 42cm x W 40cm. 

Price: £750

Ifugao Basket from the Philippines. An everyday basket that is used for storage, ceremonial and food by the Ifugao tribe of Northern Luzon. Hand woven, made of rattan and bamboo. Early 20th Century. 

Measurements: 16 x 25 cm. 

Price: £275

Ifugao Basket from the Philippines, by the Ifugao tribe of Northern Luzon. Hand woven, made of rattan and bamboo. Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27 x 20 cm. 

Price: £225

SOLD

 An outstandiing Harari tribe basket with exquisite vibrant  classic traditional  hues.  Baskets are important to Harari women, symbolizing their identity and life.  Baskets are passed from mother to daughter . They show affordable luxury and good taste. Baskets also have decorative value and show the housewife’s skill in displaying them. They are used in social activities, especially for exchanging gifts during important life events.  The materials  are   Agergera straw for weaving, Migir study grass used for the core of the coil, Querma barley stalks used for wrapping  the coil, natural dye and leather. The diameter is 69 cm. The basket was collected in the 70s.  

Provenance: Ex Private Collection

Price on POA