20th Century African Woven Bowl

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An old woven bowl made by the Hausa people of Nigeria. The tight weave of the vessel indicates its age.

… Read more An old woven bowl made by the Hausa people of Nigeria. The tight weave of the vessel indicates its age.

Every basket is made by hand, using indigenous raw materials. The type of basket varies from area to area, depending on the availability of raw materials and the use to which the basket is to be put. Baskets like this were used to cover larger baskets containing beer. Beer baskets are rendered water-tight by the tightness of the coil/weave and the material used (Ilala palm). When the liquid is introduced into the basket, the pores swell, whilst the outside sweats, thus keeping the liquid cool by means of evaporation. See less