Kenya Woven Basket Leather retailer Straps African Art Collection 132996

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+ Title - Kenya Woven Basket Leather Straps African Art Collection
+ Type of Object - Basket
+ Country of Origin - Kenya
+ Materials - Fibers
+ Height (in) - 6
+ Width (in) - 8
+ Dimensions - Height: 6 InchesWidth: 8 InchesStrap 36 inches
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Provenance:

From the collection of Jerry Kasparek, Santa Barbara. Jerry has been collecting for most of his 84 years. He started collecting when he was in the Navy, after college. An architect with an eye for beauty and design, he collected primarily African and Native American items. We are proud to offer a part of his collection.

Additional information: Kenya has a great diversity in ethnicity. Languages, customs and lifestyle differ from tribe to tribe and region to region. The 3 main tribes of Kenya are the Bantu, Nilote and Cushite. Each one has a variety of sub-tribes which are all unique in their particular culture.


SKU: 132996