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Figures were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies
thereby preserving its original color
Approximately 41" x 62"
15" diameter
Makenge Basket #182 Turqouise Shipping charges will applyThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow root. 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