Large Tutsi Agaseke basket with conical lid - Rwanda - first - Lot 32

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Large Tutsi Agaseke basket with conical lid - Rwanda - first - Lot 32
Large Tutsi Agaseke basket with conical lid - Rwanda - first half 20th century Large Tutsi "Agaseke" ceremonial basket from Rwanda, made from finely braided raffia basketry using a particularly regular coiling technique. The pear-shaped container rests on a small circular pedestal, and features a high conical lid with a loop at the top. The surface is decorated with linear dark-brown geometric patterns obtained using natural dyes on a beige background. A symbol of prestige, hospitality and prosperity in Rwandan culture, the Agaseke was used to store and display precious commodities. The finesse of the weaving and the balance of proportions testify to the refinement of the art of basketry in the Great Lakes region. Traces of use and age. Details: Height: 33 cm - Weight: 80 gr - Materials: raffia and plant fibers - Technique: coiling - Origin: Rwanda - Period: first half of the 20th century.
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