Makenge Tree Root Basket - Zambia
Title: Makenge Tree Root Basket
Material: Makenge tree/bush roots
People: Lozi
Country: Zambia
Description: Makenge tree roots were gathered from the
Malenge bush, boiled until soft & then woven into coil-shaped
or flat-weave baskets. Traditionally, Zambian baskets were
used as a marriage gift. To this day, households use the
baskets for winnowing, transporting and storing grain.
Dimensions: 6" height x 20" diameter x 61" circumference.
