Unrecorded artist, Dimba Peoples
Grain basket
About the SessionA strong contemporary thread runs throughout the sale, rooted in long-standing tradition. Selective historic textiles offer a vital counterpoint and illuminate the deep sources that continue to inspire contemporary makers.
LOT 39
Unrecorded artist, Dimba Peoples
Grain basket
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 800 - 1 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 937
About this Item
Angolan 21st Century
Grain basket
plant fibres and polyester fibres
height: 18,5cm; diameter: 50,5cm
Notes
The Dimba people of Angola are cattle herders and subsistence farmers. Dimba women are reputable basket makers. Their esparto granaries, where the seeds are stored, are the largest ones in Angola.
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