Large Tutsi agaseke basketware with conical lid - Rwanda or - Lot 64

  2. Result
  3. Large Tutsi agaseke basketware with conical lid - Rwanda or - Lot 64
  4. Lot n° 64 
Lot n° 64
Go to lot
Estimation :
1000 - 2000 EUR
Result without fees
Result : 2 050EUR
Large Tutsi agaseke basketware with conical lid - Rwanda or - Lot 64
Large Tutsi agaseke basketware with conical lid - Rwanda or Burundi - early 20th century Large Tutsi agaseke basketry in finely woven plant fibers, with ovoid body and long conical lid topped by a slender neck. The black geometric decoration on a natural background, composed of triangular motifs, concentric lines and stylized crosses, is characteristic of aristocratic production in Rwanda and Burundi. Agaseke were used as prestigious baskets to preserve and display precious goods during trade and ceremonies. Very fine workmanship and remarkable braiding quality. Details: Height: 71 cm - Weight: 812 gr - Materials: woven and dyed plant fibers - Origin: Rwanda or Burundi - Ethnic group: Tutsi - Period: early 20th century.
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue