Makenge Basket #110 Black Approximately 43" x 65"

Approximately 43" x 65"

thereby preserving its original color

Each doll is a unique

The bogolanfini

A 7-inch basket requires about 15 hours to prepare and spin the fiber and another 15 hours for the actual weaving

Makenge Basket #110 Black Approximately 43" x 65"The Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow roots. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The