{"product_id":"somalian-milk-drinking-gourd-matter-collection-154023","title":"Luo Basket with Lid MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eHandwoven storage vessel attributed to the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuo people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of East Africa. This sculptural basket features a tightly coiled fiber body with a distinctive hourglass form, reinforced by bands of braided leather and stitched hide. The upper rim is bound with thicker material for durability, while the midsection is wrapped in a lattice of leather strips, adding both structure and visual texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eTraditionally used for storing or transporting goods, vessels like this also reflect skilled craftsmanship and practical design suited to daily life. The natural patina, wear to the leather bindings, and slight irregularities in the weave indicate age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"773\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA striking example of functional African basketry with strong presence and organic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"144\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome broken leather strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 15.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 11.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 11.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51206713442599,"sku":"154023","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9805_cb9e7910-a466-4f12-9258-563995d9e9bb.jpg?v=1774640545","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/somalian-milk-drinking-gourd-matter-collection-154023","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}