Cereal Basket Tutsi Culture, Rwanda Or Burundi First Half Of The 20th Century
CEREAL BASKET
Tutsi culture, Rwanda or Burundi
First half of the 20th century
Polychrome basketry
H. 21 cm ; Diam. 10 cm
Called "agaseki" or "ibeseke", this covered basket is made of entirely woven plant fibers. The lid is conical and forms a handle, the body is decorated with a characteristic zigzag pattern called "umurenzi".
Very beautiful finesse in the weaving.
These baskets had the particularity of being made by the women of the Tutsi aristocracy.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Tutsi culture, Rwanda or Burundi
First half of the 20th century
Polychrome basketry
H. 21 cm ; Diam. 10 cm
Called "agaseki" or "ibeseke", this covered basket is made of entirely woven plant fibers. The lid is conical and forms a handle, the body is decorated with a characteristic zigzag pattern called "umurenzi".
Very beautiful finesse in the weaving.
These baskets had the particularity of being made by the women of the Tutsi aristocracy.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
680 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 887000
Availability: In stock
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