Vintage Hand Coiled Medium Size African Basket w/ Lid Approximately 5" tall

This is a traditional African Zulu Ukhamba basket.
These baskets are meticulously handwoven by Zulu women in South Africa using local materials like ilala palm and wild grasses.
They are naturally dyed using materials such as flower petals and mud.
The lidded, bulb-shaped design is traditionally used to store liquids, often millet beer, and the weaving can take up to a month to complete.
The baskets are renowned for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance.
The geometric patterns often carry cultural symbolism and can represent stories or aspects of the local lifestyle