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Description : Exceptional Large late 19th, early 20th c. African Basket with Leather Rim & Bottom from the Dogon tribe in Mali, Africa. It has a leather hide rim and a leather hide bottom and the center has woven hide. There is a leather loop for hanging the basket up and away off the floor. This basket was hand made using reed pieces on the inside to form the structure. To the Dogon of Mali even simple objects, carry a sacred value and a symbolic meaning. As with this basket its square-shaped base refers to the cardinal points while the circular-shaped top symbolizes the celestial vault. Measures 18x18x10. PROVENANCE: The Estate of a Litchfield Connecticut Antique & Art Dealer.
Price: 86.10 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-400 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 72
Title : Dogon West African Basket
Size : Measures 18x18x10
Condition report : some age appropriate wear, hide in center loose in 2 areas. Displays quite well
Charleston Estate Auctions, auctioneer, Mr. Pleasant, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : June 29th Auction- Charlotte Street & Fine Artwork
Sale date : 29 Jun 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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