Ethiopian vintage Woven Gambela Basket Large Canoe-Shaped African Art Décor

Description

Large vintage African Basket from Ethiopia, Gambela Region Special Gambela bread basket handmade in Ethiopia
This woven Boat Shaped basket comes in a variety of brown towns.
very good condition has some shelf wear and wear on ends
Perfect for serving bread or fruit.
Baskets play a major role in Ethiopian culture and society and are seen as functional, decorative, and sacred items throughout the country
made only by the Anyuak people in the city of Gambela, usually old women and widows. Makes a great bread basket!
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Type of Object:           Gambela Basket
Country of Origin:    Ethiopia
People:                            Anyuak
Materials:                     Fibers
Approximate Age:     1990
Height: 4 Inches
Other Dimensions:       Width: 7 Inches
Depth: 23 Inches
Overall Condition:     very good