Makenge Basket #163 Rust Sought after by collectors of

Sought after by collectors of ethnic textiles

09" diameter

in hopes of promoting a large and healthy family

and in touch with a greater purpose on your daily adventures

Vintage carved wooden milk container with woven natural fiber strap from the Turkana tribe in Kenya

Makenge Basket #163 Rust Sought after by collectors ofThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow root. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The