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Large Tutsi Prestige Basket
$1,506.33
£1,100
€1,289.41
CA$2,074.34
A$2,257.87
CHF 1,196.36
MX$27,154.27
NOK 15,211.45
SEK 13,939.61
DKK 9,631.84
About the Item
The distinctive sculptural form of this large Tutsi fibre basket from Rwanda - woven with the same double-layer 'igihisi' structure used to create Tutsi wall screens - is an expression of the Tutsi aesthetic.
There is a beautiful sense of movement to the two-toned appearance of the basket, in which the darker and lighter fibre strands have been woven in opposite directions, creating an interlocking configuration of triangular patterns. The woven dark-coloured strands (some now faded) provide a striking contrast against the natural pale gold colour of the grass fibre.
The inclusion of a woven circular ring base bears testament to the basket’s status as a prestige item, where it would have been traditionally displayed in a Tutsi household as a symbol of wealth.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century (Or Before)
Ex Private Collection, UK
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Natural Fiber,Woven
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century (Or Before)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736237132682
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