Tutsi Basket

  • Tutsi Basket

    Rwanda Mid 20th c

  • 9 3/8" x 4 1/2"

    Private American collection

    Reduced $ 150

  • Tutsi women of the ruling class created finely coiled baskets with cone shaped lids called Agaseki. These refined baskets were made of natural fibers of sisal and papyrus trees with a golden color incorporating zig-zag and triangle designs of natural dyes.

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