Wooven Basket

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    3B29CD40-4FA5-4501-BCF6-4DAEA11A12EA.jpeg 06036912-F051-489C-851F-623A5EB697BE.jpeg Any suggestions on the origin?
    Thanks
     
    kardinalisimo, Jan 20, 2018
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  2. jeannette

    jeannette New Member

    probably US southwest -very nice!
     
    jeannette, Jan 20, 2018
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  3. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    It's an African basket, made from coiled palm fiber basket, most likely from Nigeria, based on the distinctive use of those teal/turquoise, rust, and purple colors. The Hausa are known for their use of those colors (often mistaken for "southwest" colors, but distinctly Hausa.)
     
    Taupou, Jan 20, 2018
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