Denver, CO
Details
- Dimensions
- 12.5ʺW × 12.5ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Leather
- Raffia
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Broken basket strands, holes in leather, broken carry strap Broken basket strands, holes in leather, broken carry strap less
- Description
- An Ethiopian leather covered bread basket with a gorgeous patina. Baskets such as this are found among the Oromo and … more An Ethiopian leather covered bread basket with a gorgeous patina. Baskets such as this are found among the Oromo and other ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Such coiled grass baskets are called a "lunch basket," painstakingly covered with leather and have removable lids. Leather straps help carry the bowl/basket. This basket was used to carry number of flat, tortilla-like breads, called injera or other foodstuffs during a wedding ceremony or in other circumstances involving the community. less
Denver, CO
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