Zambia, Africa Coil Lozi Basket. Wall (hanger attached) 14.5” Wide, 5” Tall

Description

African Mukulwani Lozi Basket. Wall (hanger attached) Table. 14.5” Wide, 5” Tall.
It grows in eastern and southern Africa. In South Africa it is known as a fluisterboom (whispering tree). In Zambia it grows in the miombo and munga woodlands and gives its name to a woven bowl that could tell a fascinating story.
Also known as the large-fruited bushwillow, the makenge tree’s dry seeds have wings that whisper in the wind, seeds that can fly. It is, however, the roots that are used in the making of woven makenge baskets. The roots are peeled, boiled and dyed, after which they are dried and are then ready for weaving. The women of the Barotsi and Losi tribe in Zambia spend several days creating each intricate basket.