Tutsi agaseke with conical lid - Rwanda - first half 20th ce - Lot 42

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Tutsi agaseke with conical lid - Rwanda - first half 20th ce - Lot 42
Tutsi agaseke with conical lid - Rwanda - first half 20th century Tutsi woven agaseke made of plant fibers with dark brown geometric decoration on a natural background, using traditional basketry techniques from the Great Lakes region. The ovoid body is accompanied by its original conical lid. Used in Rwanda as a prestige and storage basket, agaseke occupied an important place in Tutsi culture, both in the domestic and ceremonial spheres. The symmetrical herringbone and horizontal stripe pattern highlights the finesse of the weaving and the regularity of the craftsmanship. The slender, well-balanced silhouette lends the piece a sculptural presence characteristic of early Rwandan production. Details : Height : 13 cm - Weight : 14 gr - Materials : braided plant fibers - Origin : Rwanda - Ethnic group : Tutsi - Period : first half of the 20th century - Original lid.
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