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Kanuri Colorful Woven Basket

$65

DE-COR · Pasadena, CA

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Details

This beautiful African woven grass basket is crafted by the Hausa women of Northern Nigeria. Each basket is meticulously hand-woven in Maiduguri using various grasses harvested every summer. These baskets are traditionally given as wedding gifts and also serve as elegant decorative pieces when not in use. These baskets showcase the skilled craftsmanship of Hausa artisans. Unique patterns and natural materials make them both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Found in Nigeria **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: Hand-woven grass with multicolor patterns Dimensions: 10.5"D × 5"H Origin: Vintage; Hausa wedding-basket weaving tradition; woven grass, Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria Era: Vintage Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; blemishes and imperfections present as authentic markers of character and historical value, not defects Special Detail: Unique multicolor geometric patterns characteristic of Hausa artisan weaving; traditionally given as wedding gifts

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