Finely Woven Lidded Basket with Fantastic Shape, Presumed African hanging plaques this little vase emits an

this little vase emits an aura-like radiance

consistent with age and use

I've found some other carved wooden feet like this one that served as ashtrays

but think it is quite a special little piece

Finely Woven Lidded Basket with Fantastic Shape, Presumed African hanging plaques this little vase emits anI don't know a lot about the origins of this fantastic basket, but am pretty certain it is African, and possibly Tutsi, a tribal culture based primarily in Rwanda and Burundi, renowned for the baskets made by its women weavers. I believe a basket like this would have been made for the transport of goods, and that it once had a handle for carrying that was attached to the sides. I think it is truly an extraordinary object, with this wonderful bulbous,