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Braided basket with a lid "ukhamba", S


Item number HWT0133-02-14


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Braided basket with a lid "ukhamba", S

This braided Zulu basket is not only a great decoration item but also a real artwork.

Real art handcraft from South Africa: the braided lid basket in Zulu style 

Made of plaited Ilala palms artfully this traditional basketwork with a lid stands out through its great patterns and the exact workmanship. The container in question is unique and was made in extensive handcraft by South African artists. The ground was levelled a little bit so you can put the Africa basket uprightly.

A container for Zulu beer

Traditionally "ukhambas" were used at the Zulu tribe to store self made beer. Round here the artful basketwork from Kwazulu-Natal is perfectly suited as decoration object on a table or sideboard.  With this stunning Zulu basket you get a great piece of traditional South Africa as decoration to your home.

Every basketwork is unique - so you get exactly this exemplar

Every basketwork is pure handcraft from South Africa and absolute unique. That means you get exactly the container you can see on the pictures.

For exact dimensions please refer to the tab "Additional information".


 

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