Makenge wedding basket #1020

 

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ITEM # SIZE ft.& in. DESCRIPTION, APPROX. AGE PRICE US$
#1020 18"x18" Makenge wedding basket, Zambia, upper Zambia river, made from the roots of the Makenge bush, single rod coiling, the whirling designs are created by weaving over several of the single rods to create a raised design, given as presentation gifts, but a good strong winnowing basket, some minor loss of sewing stitches, but in general good condition, best guess to age is 1st Qtr 20thC $175.00