Tonga Plateau Basket - 17-18" Diameter
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CA$38.95
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The baTonga people in Zambia are closely related to those in Zimbabwe. In fact, both countries were once part of Rhodesia. The Tonga baskets are woven on radials of 'creepers' (vines) and palm leaves dyed with bark and roots make up the designs. 3 primary types of baskets are done: Plateau, Cizongo and Munyumbwe. All are similar in materials and construction with just slight differences due to varying geographic based weaving styles. Compared to a Zimbabwean Binga basket, these baskets are higher contrast, darker and lighter. They are also much heavier construction with a thick heavy rim that won't bend at all. They are also significantly deeper, on average twice the depth of Binga baskets.