Makenge Basket 01 The carving of the male

The carving of the male head on this bowl

Mike found the shades of grey

A traditional game board from the Dan people of the Ivory Coast

in late 2018

durable and portable

Makenge Basket 01 The carving of the maleMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. Traditionally, these baskets are given as wedding presents to new brides, to use in outdoor kitchens. They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven. Due to their longevity, the baskets are often passed down generations with other baskets taking on rich patina and textures from