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Place of Origin: Burundian
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Located in Rochester, NY

Three Tutsi gourd storage vessels ( liquids wine ) w/ nicely aged old surface color. Mid 20th century. Burundi Africa. Measurements - gourd w/ woven natural grass wrapping at top -...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa
Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa

Small Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa, late 19th–or 20th century Carved hardwood Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda
20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa
Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa

Carved Wooden Bowl with Metal Patch, West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa Carved hardwood with metal repair Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a deep, op...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Burundian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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