Unrecorded artist, Lozi Peoples

Winnowing and food preparation basket

About the Session

A 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.


Sold for

ZAR 937
Lot 46
  • Unrecorded artist, Lozi Peoples; Winnowing and food preparation basket
  • Unrecorded artist, Lozi Peoples; Winnowing and food preparation basket


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 800 - 1 200
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 937
Location
Johannesburg

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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