2 Tonga Baskets Pair Binga Zimbabwe African Art 20-21 Inch
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| Title | 2 Tonga Baskets Pair Binga Zimbabwe African Art 20-21 Inch |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Basket |
| Country of Origin | Zimbabwe |
| People | Tonga / Binga |
| Materials | Vegetal fibers |
| Approximate Age | Contemporary |
| Width (in) | 20-21 |
| Depth (in) | 2.5-3.5 |
| Dimensions | Width: 20-21 Inches Depth: 2.5-3.5 Inches Width: 20-21 Inches Depth: 2.5-3.5 Inches Width: 20-21 Inches Depth: 2.5-3.5 Inches Width: 20-21 Inches Depth: 2.5-3.5 Inches |
| Overall Condition | Good |
A beautiful handwoven basket from Zimbabwe's Tonga/Binga peoples with abstract designs in tan and brown.
Additional Information: These solid-edged baskets are the apex of the basketmaker's art in Zimbabwe. The baskets start as a woven square and end up almost perfectly round. The pattern on the edging is referred to as “snake’s belly”, as the pattern resembles the scales of a serpent. The design is very functional, as the baskets are used to winnow grain even today. The baskets are sometimes called “grandmother baskets” because few younger women are making them.
For more information on these baskets, see Marjorie Locke's THE DOVE'S FOOTPRINTS-BASKETRY PATTERNS IN MATABELELAND.