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This massive, nomadic harvest bowl is a stunning piece of utilitarian history. Long before modern storage, oversized, tightly woven baskets …
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This massive, nomadic harvest bowl is a stunning piece of utilitarian history. Long before modern storage, oversized, tightly woven baskets like this were the absolute lifelines of rural and nomadic agrarian communities. Designed for heavy daily use, a bowl of this impressive scale would have been used for gathering large crop yields, winnowing wheat, or holding communal supplies. Woven entirely by hand from thick, natural grasses and reeds, the repetitive, tight coils create a mesmerizing texture and a warm, earthy color palette.
The most incredible feature of this specific basket is the original earthen mud sealing baked into the bottom. Historically, artisans would rub wet clay or mud into the base to waterproof the basket, prevent fine grains from slipping through the woven cracks, and protect the fibers from rot when placed on damp ground. You will also notice the natural, frayed wear along the top rim—a beautiful testament to decades of hard work and history.
At a sprawling 30 inches across, this piece commands attention. It makes a spectacular oversized centerpiece for a large round dining table or a substantial coffee table. Because of its wide, relatively shallow profile, it is also highly sought-after as three-dimensional, textural wall art.
**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
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- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 30ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Tribal
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Natural Fiber
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Rustic / Antique. Wear is consistent with significant age and historic daily use. Dry mud sealing, faded fibers, and naturally … moreRustic / Antique. Wear is consistent with significant age and historic daily use. Dry mud sealing, faded fibers, and naturally frayed/uneven rims are present. These are not defects but rather the authentic markers of its history and tribal craftsmanship. less
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