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.
Prix: 86.10 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 300 USD-400 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 72 Titre : Dogon West African Basket Dimensions : Measures 18x18x10 Condition report : some age appropriate wear, hide in center loose in 2 areas. Displays quite well Charleston Estate Auctions, Salle de vente
, Mr. Pleasant, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : June 29th Auction- Charlotte Street & Fine Artwork Date de la vente : 29/06/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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