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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 1062854, member: 45&quot;]It is African, and made from palm fiber, in northwestern Botswana or across the border in Namibia.&nbsp; Both areas make nearly identical baskets, which are recognized as some of the best in Africa.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would lean more towards Botswana, based on the design pattern.&nbsp; In Botswana they use the Mokola palm fiber (Hyphaene petersiana).</p><p><br /></p><p>They are often mistaken for Tohono O&#039;odam (formerly called Papago), but the material is the key.&nbsp; Yucca tends to age to a more yellowish color, palm tends to be lighter, and more tan.&nbsp; Palm fiber also is more dull in appearance.&nbsp; Yucca isn&#039;t shiny, but there is a difference.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>There will be differences in some of the forms, as well.&nbsp; The African baskets will often have more of a flared shape, with a smaller base (sometimes indented slightly.)&nbsp; The similar Native American baskets will have a flat base.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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