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Large Tanzanian Wagogo Woven Storage Basket With Beautiful Animal Decorations

$1,165.48
£850
€991.34
CA$1,595.94
A$1,774.47
CHF 926.53
MX$21,599.62
NOK 11,822.12
SEK 11,076.77
DKK 7,398.53
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About the Item

This large, two-sectioned woven cane Wagogo storage basket from Tanzania has been beautifully decorated with depictions of animals around the central band. This is one of the nicest baskets of this type that I have come across, and has been part of a private collection for over twenty years. - Ex Private Collection, UK
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Diameter: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cane,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8736241174602

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