Description:

Near East, Oman, Bedouin culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand coiled basket made from dried palm fronds and goat leather strips are interwoven along the lower half and he lid. The base is covered with a circular patch of leather. Baskets were made for everyday use such as milking livestock and lidded vessels were often made for storage of personal items, such as jewelry and incense. For centuries nomadic and semi-nomadic Bedouin peoples have relied on goats and camels - with goats primarily kept and sold for their meat, and camels for transportation and milk. Such baskets are a testament to the resourcefulness of desert-dwelling artisans, who skillfully use the limited materials available to meet their everyday needs. Size: 5" Diameter x 4.75" H (12.7 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA; acquired from Muscat, Oman, in the 1980s

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#188203

  • Condition: Some losses to splints. Old inactive insect holes in the leather on the base. Missing some leather strips along the lid. Overall good condition.

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