Lot n° 28
Estimation :
150 - 250
EUR
Large Tutsi woven presentation dish - Rwanda / Burundi, earl - Lot 28
Large Tutsi woven presentation dish - Rwanda / Burundi, early 20th century
Large circular presentation dish made by the Tutsis of Rwanda or Burundi. Plant fiber basketry woven using a coiling technique, decorated with a large radiating black motif on a natural background, complemented by a concentric geometric frieze on the wing. This type of tray was used in domestic and ceremonial settings for presentation or service. The graphic decoration and the precision of the weaving illustrate the refinement of the basketry traditions of the African Great Lakes. Old patina and traces of use consistent with the age of the object.
Details: Diameter: 34.5 cm - Height: 5 cm - Weight: 165 gr - Materials: vegetable fibers and natural dyes - Technique: coiling - Origin: Rwanda / Burundi - Period: early 20th century
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