VTG XL Zulu Beer Basket-Ukhamba Bold Diamond Design, Handwoven-South African Art

Description: VTG 80s XL TraditionalZulu Beer Basket Ukhamba-Colorful Bold Diamond Design Authentic Handwoven - South African Art This eye-catching basket is sure to grab your attention. It will add an exuberant splash of color and would make a great addition to anytribal basket collection! Tribal interior design Baskets are key to this look. There are no limits to their use; bedsides, coffee tables, fruit bowls, wall hangings, or even bed ends. Baskets are also perfect for hiding any mess! Fabulous for African, Tribal Decor, Safari chic, or Boho designaesthetic. BASKET DESCRIPTION/DETAILS CONDITION: Excellent "Like-New", Pre-Owned, Vintage Solid, Firm and Tightly woven. Excellent symmetry. Neat precision weaving by a skilled weaver. An amazing basket....almost "ROCK SOLID"! Intense, Bold Bright Colors. DESIGN PATTERN: Diamond Design - Feminine Colors: Pink, Black, Creme/Beige, Brown Exterior pink color shows evidence of slight sun fading, when compared to interior pink color. Measurements (approximate): 10.5" H 14.0" Diameter (at the widest point) 7.0" Opening diameter Basket Wt: 2lbs. 8 oz. Reference Measurement: Display Cube 7" x 7" x 7" BACKGROUND TRADITIONAL ZULU BASKETS The Zulus are the largest tribe in Southern Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship. The women work in their homes, where they can assimilate basket-making into their normal routine giving themselves time to raise their children, work in the fields, collect water and other daily chores. Every basket is made by hand, using indigenous raw materials and the type of basket varies from area to area, depending on the availability of raw materials, and the use to which the basket is to be put. It can take up to one month to produce a medium-sized basket that will be unique in size, shape, pattern, weave and color. BASKET TYPES Large, watertight baskets with lids that fit snugly inside the opening at the top are called Ukhambas. Isichumo baskets have a lid that fits over and around the opening. Isiquabetho A large basin-shaped basket used for gathering and carrying grain. The smaller bowls are used for serving dry foods such as beans, fruits or nuts. Smaller Iquthu lidded baskets, or herb baskets, often have a looser weave, and are traditionally used to store medicinal remedies. These baskets are often very decorative and colorful, particularly those made for ceremonial use. MATERIALS COMMONLY USED IN ZULU BASKET WEAVING Ilala Palm - Most desirable. Grows along the North Eastern Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Once cut and dried, the leaf is then prepared for weaving into fine, often water-tight baskets. Natural shade: Cream Ncebe - Bark of wild Banana. These baskets are not water-tight, they're used for dry storage. Dyed Ilala interweaved to impart color and design. Natural shade: light brown SOME COMMON COLORS USED IN ZULU BASKET WEAVING All colors are natural (except black, which uses battery acid!), and obtained from boiling roots, leaves, berries, and bark of indigenous flora. Many are seasonal. The dyestuffs are finely chopped, water is added, and the grasses to be dyed are boiled in this mixture. BASIC DESIGNS PATTERNS & SYMBOLS Triangle - Masculine Double Triangle forming hour glass shape - Married man. Diamond - Feminine Double Diamond - Married woman Zig-Zag pattern - Masculine "The Assegais of Shaka" Series of Diamonds - Feminine "The Shields of Shaka" Small Squares or Dots- a celebration of fruitfulness (i.e. good rains, good crops, many cattle, a new child.) "MARRIAGE" DESIGN - A special basket is woven by the Bride, or a member of her family, as a gift from her to the Groom, which he will use at the Wedding as a beer-drinking vessel. The story of the marriage is woven for posperity, and for allto see - the more affluent the family, the more detailed the design woven into the basket. Please keep in mind when purchasing handmade hand-woven items, natural variation in dye color, weave and some asymmetry is to be expected. Consistent with all VINTAGE items, some wear from age or use is to be expected and should not be regarded as a failure on my part to describe every aspect of wear which may not be mentioned. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have, or to request additional photos. No Returns. I've been collecting African baskets for ovet 30 years I'm thinning out my huge collection. I have many different types, shapes, sizes and colors! Thanks for looking!

Price: 225 USD

Location: Somerset, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-02-28T10:21:21.000Z

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