Large Vintage Burden Gathering Basket Yanomami

Origin

Brazil

Period

1900-1919

Dimensions

Diam.	17.5 in;
Diam.	44.45 cm;

Condition

Good. Very good used condition.

Description

Country of Origin: Amazon Rain Forests of Brazil and Venezuela.

Woven by an unknown female Yanomami Indian of natural grasses, majagua fibre and mamure plant, Decorated with designs painted using masticated charcoal pigment. The Yanomami are an indigenous tribe believed to be the most primitive, culturally intact people in the world.

Shipping and handling by arrangement with seller.

Styles / Movements

Traditional, Tribal

Incollect Reference Number

293392