I have been focused on cultural basket forms lately - primarily Native American. It turns out that there is quite a history of African basket art derived, as is usually the case, from functional use. Certainly there are similarities in the styles that have evolved from the two cultures, and also distinctions. The embellishment here is also somewhat representative of authentic examples. I'm thinking this might also make an interesting/pleasing urn form. This piece is 10" tall and 8" wide. The wood is Texas Mesquite.
