Tutsi Tight Weave Basket With online Lid | Rwanda | African Art 141961

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Type of Object - Basket
+ Country of Origin - Rwanda
+ People - Tutsi
+ Materials - Vegetal fiber, pigment
+ Height (in) - 18 (with lid)
+ Width (in) - 11 (with lid)
+ Depth (in) - 11 (with lid)
+ Other Dimensions - Without lid: 10.5 Height
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.
+ Damage/Repair - Encrustation, wear on edges

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Additional information:

When it comes to basketry, the Tutsi people of Rwanda, Central Africa are considered some of the finest weavers in the world. As much a social class as a tribal group, the Tutsi have been likened to an aristocracy composed of military leaders, landowners, chiefs and priests. As a cohesive group they held high status and dominated the areas of their residence for many generations. When it comes to traditional African art and collectibles basketry online is often overshadowed by wood, bronze and terra cotta artwork; however, Tutsi hand-woven baskets have become a recognized collectible in the greater art world, and the “basket world,” in particular. This may be because Tutsi weavers traditionally performed their craft in service to high status, which is another way of saying “only the best will do.” Tutsi baskets combine practicality with exceptionally fine craftsmanship and exquisite decorative elements.



HM0822


SKU: 141961