$1,245
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At a commanding 27 inches wide, this oversized nomadic harvest bowl is a spectacular piece of tribal decor and utilitarian history. In traditional agrarian communities, baskets of this massive scale were the heavy lifters of the harvest season. They were essential tools relied upon daily for winnowing large quantities of grain, sorting yields, or safely transporting communal food supplies. Woven entirely by hand from thick, locally sourced natural grasses and reeds, this bowl features incredibly tight, concentric coiling that has developed a rich, dark patina over decades of use. The artisan incorporated faded red and purple dyed fibers directly into the weave, creating subtle, stepped geometric patterns and vertical stripes along the exterior. The rim was left beautifully raw and unadorned, showcasing the natural fraying and authentic wear of a true historic artifact. Because of its substantial 27-inch diameter and 10-inch depth, this basket commands attention wherever it is placed. It makes a breathtaking, oversized centerpiece for a large round dining table or a sprawling kitchen island. Alternatively, its wide profile and faded tribal patterns make it an exceptional candidate for dramatic, three-dimensional wall art in a minimalist, Eclectic, or globally curated living room. Specifications Material: Hand-coiled natural grasses and reeds with red and purple dyed fiber accents Dimensions: 27"D × 10"H Origin: Nomadic tribal coiled-basketry tradition; harvest/winnowing bowl, exact village and region unrecorded — globally sourced through nomadic trade networks Era: Antique Condition: Rustic wear consistent with significant age and daily use; faded fibers and unadorned frayed rim are authentic markers of history, not defects Special Detail: Integrated stepped geometric patterns and vertical stripes in faded red and purple dyed fiber; oversized 27" scale
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