Tutsi agaseke with labyrinthine decoration on pedestal - Rwa - Lot 45

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Tutsi agaseke with labyrinthine decoration on pedestal - Rwa - Lot 45
Tutsi agaseke with labyrinthine decoration on pedestal - Rwanda - first half 20th century Large Tutsi agaseke woven from fine plant fibers, resting on a small annular pedestal and fitted with its conical lid with cylindrical grip. The globular body features a continuous geometric pattern of dark-brown angular and labyrinthine lines on a light-brown background. The extremely tight, regular weaving bears witness to the refined craftsmanship typical of Rwandan workshops in the first half of the 20th century. These covered baskets were used to store precious foodstuffs and also played a symbolic role in prestige exchanges within Tutsi society. Details : Height : 29 cm - Weight : 268 gr - Materials : woven plant fibers - Origin : Rwanda - Ethnic group : Tutsi - Period : first half of the 20th century - Original lid.
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