Small Tonga Basket

These baskets are made in Zambia from the ilala palm (mapokwe in Tonga) and traditionally the baskets were (and still are) used for carrying maize or sorghum from the fields and then winnowing the grain. They have a very distinctive square base. They are deeper than Binga baskets, usually around 4 or 5 inches, and much sturdier too. It takes approximately 2 weeks to complete a basket that?s about 35 cm in diameter. Traditional designs includes stripes, a spider web type pattern and a lightning pattern. Each basket is unique; you will receive the actual basket you see here. Diameter: 7.5 inches Depth: 2 inches
These baskets are made in Zambia from the ilala palm (mapokwe in Tonga) and traditionally the baskets were (and still are) used for carrying maize or sorghum from the fields and then winnowing the grain. They have a very distinctive square base.
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  • Item #: TB1297
  • Availability: In-Stock
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Price $34.00