Unrecorded artist, Lozi Peoples
Winnowing and food preparation 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 Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 800 - 1 200
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 937
Location
Johannesburg
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About this Item
Chobe District, Botswana 20th century
Winnowing and food preparation basket
Combretum zeyheri root (mukenge)
height: 11cm; diameter: 52cm
Notes
Lozi baskets are known for their distinctive geometric patterns and are created using variable weaves and contrasting colours.
While this is a beautiful, old and well-used example, new baskets have also become appreciated and prized as decorative art, giving rise to a valuable source of income.
Provenance
Bruce Goodall Collection.
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