SKU: 154965
Hausa Flat Basket Nigeria 12inch MATTER COLLECTION
Height: 12.75
Width: 12.5
Depth: 1.0
Width: 12.5
Depth: 1.0
$75.00
Description
The Hausa women of Nigeria have a long history as basket weavers. In the past decades, basket making has assumed new importance because, in addition to making baskets for use in the home, the sale of baskets has empowered women, supported families, paid school fees, and bought food.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
Height (In): 12.75
Width (In): 12.5
Depth (In): 1.0
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Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Hausa
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Material
Material: vegetal fibers
Condition
Damage/Repair: Surface wear and fading. See photos for 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.