Gokwe Basket Zimbabwe Africa 12 Inch for Sale

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Gokwe Basket Zimbabwe Africa 12 Inch:
$35.00

Gokwe Basket Zimbabwe Africa 12 Inch .africaDirect { background: #fff; } .africaDirect td.logo { padding: 0 10px; background: #000; } .description { font: normal 14px serif; margin: 0 auto; width: 500px; color: #000; text-align: left; } .africaDirect a { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: #55ae3a; } .africaDirect .endDiv { background: #ebf2e5; height: 450px; width: 450px; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; line-height: 11px; text-align: left; padding: 25px; } .africaDirect .endDiv p { margin: 5px 0px; } .data-table { border:1px solid #bebcb7; width:575px; } .data-table tr { background:#fff; } .data-table td { padding:3px 8px; border:1px solid #BEBCB7} .africaDirect .endDiv { height: 500px; width: 500px; padding: 30px; line-height: 10px; } .africaDirect .endDiv p { margin: 5px 0px; } Brand Unbranded Type of Object Basket, container Country of Origin Zimbabwe People Gokwe Materials Vegetal fibers Approximate Age Contemporary Height (in) 12 Width (in) 12 Depth (in) 2.5 Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair A few loose and split fibers This basket features dark and medium brown along with tan fibers in its striped, geometric design. **PICTURE IS AN EXAMPLE. YOURS WILL BE SIMILAR. EVERY BASKET IS UNIQUE.** Gokwe baskets are traditional handwoven baskets made by the people of Gokwe, a rural area in Zimbabwe. The baskets are woven using a variety of materials including locally sourced grasses, palm leaves, and recycled plastic strips. Gokwe baskets are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. The baskets are often decorated with geometric patterns and symbols that have significant cultural and spiritual meanings to the weavers. The colors used in the baskets are also significant, with some colors representing different aspects of nature, while others symbolize various emotions. The baskets are not only used for storage but also as decorative pieces in homes and as gifts for special occasions. Gokwe baskets have gained popularity in recent years and can now be found in markets and stores throughout Zimbabwe and in other parts of the world. The art of basket weaving has been passed down through generations in Gokwe and remains an important part of the cultural heritage of the region. The baskets not only provide a means of income for the weavers but also serve as a way of preserving their traditions and identity. Today, Gokwe baskets are highly sought after by collectors of African art and are considered valuable cultural artifacts that represent the rich heritage and traditions of Zimbabwe.AO1022 **143456** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on since 1997 and has received more than 56,000 positive responses. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with \'s Hall of Fame award, and by Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125,000 in charity sales. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You\'re welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you\'re returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we\'ll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we\'ll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order. When you\'re ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we\'ll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card. U.S. Shipping: Our staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of labor and the special packing materials used is reflected in our shipping price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. . International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as \"gifts\"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletter Go to Africa Direct Store Brand Unbranded Type of Object Basket, container Country of Origin Zimbabwe People Gokwe Materials Vegetal fibers Approximate Age Contemporary Height (in) 12 Width (in) 12 Depth (in) 2.5 Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair A few loose and split fibers

This basket features dark and medium brown along with tan fibers in its striped, geometric design.

**PICTURE IS AN EXAMPLE. YOURS WILL BE SIMILAR. EVERY BASKET IS UNIQUE.**

Gokwe baskets are traditional handwoven baskets made by the people of Gokwe, a rural area in Zimbabwe. The baskets are woven using a variety of materials including locally sourced grasses, palm leaves, and recycled plastic strips.

Gokwe baskets are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. The baskets are often decorated with geometric patterns and symbols that have significant cultural and spiritual meanings to the weavers. The colors uséd in the baskets are also significant, with some colors representing different aspects of nature, while others symbolize various emotions.

The baskets are not only uséd for storage but also as decorative pieces in homes and as gifts for special occasions. Gokwe baskets have gained popularity in recent years and can now be found in markets and stores throughout Zimbabwe and in other parts of the world.

The art of basket weaving has been passed down through generations in Gokwe and remains an important part of the cultural heritage of the region. The baskets not only provide a means of income for the weavers but also serve as a way of preserving their traditions and identity.

Today, Gokwe baskets are highly sought after by collectors of African art and are considered valuable cultural artifacts that represent the rich heritage and traditions of Zimbabwe.AO1022

**143456**

All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023

Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers!
Please visit our About Us page.

Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on since 1997 and has received more than 56,000 positive responses. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with \'s Hall of Fame award, and by Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125,000 in charity sales.

Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care!

Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours.

Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You\'re welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you\'re returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we\'ll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we\'ll refund the credit card.

Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order.

When you\'re ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we\'ll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card.

U.S. Shipping: Our staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of labor and the special packing materials uséd is reflected in our shipping price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. .

International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as \"gifts\"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletter

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