This is the rating and price for African Tutsi Agaseki (Woven Basket With Lid)
Description : Africa, Rwanda, Tutsi culture, Ca. 1920s. Pristine woven coiled grass or vegetal fiber basket created as a bridal gift or token of love by an aristocratic Tutsi woman. The Tutsi are famous for their woven artifacts. Baskets like this example are called Agaseki and are traditionally decorated with red and black geometric patterns and capped with a pointed lid. This is a perfect example of this form with fabulous provenance, collected in situ from the collection of principal chief Karanbizi Manbago. Size: 8 tall with lid. Provenance: Ex-private Pickard collection, Dr. A. Kalle MD, MSF, Brussels collected in situ from co All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #101582
Price: 488.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 400 USD-500 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 179 Title : African Tutsi Agaseki (Woven Basket With Lid) Size : 8 tall with lid Notes : 1.0 Condition report : Choice! Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art Sale date : 13 Feb 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
