Makenge Basket #162 Black Each basket comes with an

Each basket comes with an informational tag explaining the symbolism of the designs as well as the name of the artist

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Circa early 1900's

they were originally used for hunters' shirts and women's wraps

Makenge Basket #162 Black Each basket comes with anThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow root. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The