SKU: 157102
Gambela Bread Basket Ethiopia
Height: 2.75-3.75
Width: 19.0-22
Depth: 5.0-6.5
Width: 19.0-22
Depth: 5.0-6.5
$45.00
Description
Reeds are gathered, and grasses woven around them. Many basket designs appear in different guises in different parts of the world, but this one is made only by the Anyuak people in the city of Gambela, usually old women and widows.
The photo is an example. Yours will be similar.
Examples of designs and sizes are shown in the last three pictures.
They make great bread baskets!
Height (In): 2.75-3.75
Width (In): 19.0-22.0
Depth (In): 5.0- 6.5
157102
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Ethiopian
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Material
Material: raffia, natural fibers
Condition
Damage/Repair: Baskets could be warped or have loose threads/raffia. Pigment of decoration varies among different designs. See photos for more details.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.