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Weaving Tonga Baskets in Zambia
In the southern region of Zambia, hundreds of traditional village weavers make a variety of natural fiber baskets. The weavers are all subsistence farmers.
Plateau Basket
Earthy and rustic, this African basket is woven to be strong enough to winnow large quantities of grain at once.
Material: Palm, Reed
Approximately 18.5 Inches Wide x 4 Inches Deep
$69.00
Out of stock
Description
- You will receive the exact basket pictured above.
- The baTonga people in Zambia are closely related to those in Zimbabwe.
- Tonga baskets are woven on radials of creeping vines, and palm leaves are sometimes dyed with bark and roots to create designs.
- The heavy rim of this Plateau basket reinforces the basket and makes it strong enough for its traditional use of winnowing large amounts of grain.
- Dimensions are approximate, but we do strive to get the measurements accurate within 1/2 inch. Please review the size of this item carefully using a ruler or tape measure before your purchase. See our Shopping FAQs for more information.
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