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28 beads per strand
50" x 63" approximately
then cast in bronze by the lost wax process
Dyed with natural indigo
Zambian Vintage Makenge Basket #105 Rust 28 beads per strandThe 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