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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 2514070, member: 8267"][USER=45]@Taupou[/USER], [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] </p><p>I recently acquired this basket, and am looking for opinions on its origin. It is, I believe, an atypical form. The technique and designs remind me of Buka and Lozi/Barotse basketry - single rod coil, with narrow, closely spaced stitching. But the method also appears in Asian/Philippines basketry. The herringbone rim finish looks similar to Buka handles. Unfortunately, I cannot be sure of the actual materials used. The bowl and stem are tight and solid, but a little wobbly at the junction. I have tried to take photos of the potentially diagnostic features. It is 7" tall, 9" in diameter.</p><p>Thanks in advance.[ATTACH=full]268107[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268108[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268111[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268112[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]268113[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268114[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268115[/ATTACH] .[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 2514070, member: 8267"][USER=45]@Taupou[/USER], [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] I recently acquired this basket, and am looking for opinions on its origin. It is, I believe, an atypical form. The technique and designs remind me of Buka and Lozi/Barotse basketry - single rod coil, with narrow, closely spaced stitching. But the method also appears in Asian/Philippines basketry. The herringbone rim finish looks similar to Buka handles. Unfortunately, I cannot be sure of the actual materials used. The bowl and stem are tight and solid, but a little wobbly at the junction. I have tried to take photos of the potentially diagnostic features. It is 7" tall, 9" in diameter. Thanks in advance.[ATTACH=full]268107[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268108[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268111[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268112[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268113[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268114[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]268115[/ATTACH] .[/QUOTE]
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