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EARLY 2OTH CENTURY ETHIOPIAN BASKET WITH COWRIES SHELLS AND BEADS
Regular price
$1,250.00
Private collection:Jean Marc Sideratos
Sold As Is.
Origin: Africa / Ethiopia
Made of Palm tree leaves.
Cowries shells were used as currency in this part of Africa. Cowrie shell money was important in the trade network of Africa, South Asia and East Asia.
Those baskets were also used for decorative and ceremonial purposes.
Totally hand made, hand woven.
Dimensions: Diameter 11" X Height 3"
Dimensions: Diametre 28.5 cm X Hauteur 7.5 cm