Is this basket from Botswana?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Potteryplease, Jun 18, 2023.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    It's 10.5" wide, and 4.5" tall. It has a small flat bottom and then steady conical sides.

    Thanks for any help in identifying!


    IMG_6760.jpeg IMG_6761.jpeg IMG_6762.jpeg
     
    Any Jewelry, komokwa and wlwhittier like this.
  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    A single rod coiled basket, with spaced interlocked stitching from Botswana:

    Botswana basket single rod core.jpg

    Botswana basket single rod core - detail.jpg
    https://www.french-nc.com/shop/c/p/10-Handwoven-Botswana-Bowl-30-x53923239.htm

    The start in the center is different from yours, the stitching materials appear to be softer than those on your basket (note how they compress/twist at the intersections), and they are less shiny.

    My best guess is that yours in from somewhere like the Philippines (Iraya-Mangyan), New Guinea (Buka), or Indonesia (Lombok). I would feel more confident in the attribution if it had a herringbone rim finish. But I suspect it may be a recent, more commercial basket with a simplified technique.

    @Taupou's opinion may differ.
     
    Any Jewelry and Potteryplease like this.
  3. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

    My first thought was Lombok too, but it's a little more flexible, a little more pliable than others I've had from there.

    Anyway, thanks again.
     
    2manybooks and Any Jewelry like this.
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: basket Botswana
Forum Title Date
Tribal Art Basket ID Sep 13, 2026
Tribal Art Pitch Basket Aug 29, 2026
Tribal Art Basket Collection Aug 26, 2026
Tribal Art 2of2 Basket Native? Aug 5, 2026
Tribal Art 1 of 2- Native Pine Needle Basket? Has some age. Aug 3, 2026

Share This Page