A finely woven grass panel from the
Tutsi people of Rwanda/Burundi. A rigid basketry backing with traditional designs woven on the front. Used to separate space in the house of the chief. 80x20 inches
A medicine gourd from the Kaguru peoples from Tanzania. Stopper with full figure. Used by a traditional doctor for healing ceremonies. Fine patina with glass beads. Height: 8.5 in.
A fine medicine gourd from the Pare peoples of Tanzania. A figural stopper with beaded eyes. Used by traditional doctors for healing ceremonies. Fine oily patina. Height: 7 in.
A lovely calabash with a basket top and leather strap. Used by those in the Oromo tribe of Ethiopia. Fine red patina with carved designs. Dimensions: 5 in. x 6 in.
A calabash used for traditional drink from the Oromo Peoples of Ethiopia. Lovely dark glossy patina with pyro engraved designs. Dimensions: 9 in. x 6 in.
A lovely beverage container from the Oromo region of Ethiopia. Beautiful glossy patina with natural stitching repair and pyro designs. Dimensions: 9.5 in. x 6.5 in.