Tonga Basket Collection - No 2

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A Tonga basket collection, handwoven in Ilala palmThese solid-edged baskets are the pinnacle of the Tonga (Bathonga) basket-maker's art in Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia. Woven from Ilala palm leaf, each starts as a square and is coiled into an almost perfect circle. The fine edging is known as “snake's belly” for its serpent-scale pattern, and the soft natural tones come from dyes made with tree bark. Traditionally used to winnow grain, today they make striking, sculptural wall art.Each is handmade and one of a kind, with slight natural variation in size and tone. This collection makes a beautiful grouped display on the wall.Included: 35cm x2, 55cm x1 Show more