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Large herd of giraffe and other animals are easily viewed at Arusha National Park (ANAPA) which is a close 32 Km from Arusha
and 40Km from Kilimanjaro International Airport. If you don't have much time this is a good option as well as a place which
offers accomodation, campsites, guided walking tours, Mt. Meru Crater climbing. The Park offers spectacular waterfalls and
is open year round.
(photo: H.Allen 2007)
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SORRY - ALL IRINGA BASKETS SOLD UNTIL NEXT SHIPMENT IN THE SUMMER.
IRINGA BASKET
The Hehe people are an ethnic and linguistic group basket in the Iringa Region of Tanzania. Their baskets are a continuous
weave of reed-like milulu grass in a traditional palette of natural and rust. Each is a unique pattern and shape. They are
used by the people for food storage and to carry goods to market. Unlike other African baskets these are not rigid - have
a more flexible appearance but can be re-shaped with damp newspaper. We have only 4 of these outstanding baskets and trust
you can expand their uses to fit into your home. 14" diam 33" circumference 11.1/2"High
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Outstanding Zulu Isiquabetho
This is truly and outstanding piece hand woven African grass basket is produced in Kwa-Zulu-Natal, South Africa. The Isiquabetho
is used for gathering and carrying grain. The size and striking design of this large basket makes it a beautiful centerpiece
and a collector item. Measurements are 13.5"diameter x 13.5" deep x 52 circumference.
Weaver name: Hlengiwe Khumalo
$395.00
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Weaver name: Zandile Bongiwe
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Large circumference Zulu Ukhamba
A shorter flat designed ukhamba from Kwazulu Natal. A nice diamond design in tan, brown and natural dyes. Large diameter makes
this a basket that takes up room 39" circum. x 11" h. Excellent weave.
$140.00
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Tall Zulu Ukhamba
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$90.00
The basket measures 13"H x 30" circumference.
The weaver is Bongi Khumal
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Another example of beautiful design in the natural colors traditionally used by the Zulu women weavers. This is a really good
example of excellent weaving and exacting design.
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Zulu Isiquabetho
12.5"diameter x 7.5"deep. A large basin shaped basket traditionally used for carrying grain. Makes a great container
in your home or on the table as a piece of art.
Weaver is Thoko Mbokazi - Produced in Zululand South Africa
$125.00
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INTRICATE DESIGN EXTRA LARGE UKHAMBA
Measures 24" high x 47" circumference
A spectacular piece of art from Hlengiwe Mhlungu - A Zulu woman from South Africa. Close up photos of the top design as well
as the base shows a fabulous mix of traditional design and a spot of contemporary color in the lavender. A one of a kind
piece of art for any home.
$575.00
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Nice perfectly round Ukhamba
One of only three of these small Ukhambas which have woven letters in them. This one indicates ANA and ZULU on a natural
background woven in black.
The weaver's name is Norah Mbatha
$75.00
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A round style Ukhamba with great design!
A perfectly round ukhamba with beautiful diamonds in colors black, tan and natural grass dyes. It measures 27" circumference
and 10"h. Ideal if you don't have a lot of space to display a unique piece of handicraft from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
The weaver is Nomusa Hadebe
$90.00
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A truly spectacular ukhamba from Zululand
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A fine example of intricate Zulu weaving of ilala palm into works of art. This design incorporates the oxblood dye of the
marula tree, with tan, black and natural. Beautifully woven and designed buy Thembeni Mkhize. A spectacular piece of artwork.
Measures 20"h x 40" circumference.
$500.00
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Extraordinary Ukhamba
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What a basket is this! You want the WOW! factor this basket is it. Its unique shape but the beautiful neutral colors, great
weaving, and effective design make this a piece of art to grace any home. It takes up a large amount of space. Measuring
15"h x 48" circumference. A basket for collectors.
Weaver: Sizakele Mlambo
$625.00
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EXTRA LARGE UKHAMBA
GREAT PIECE!
This is an excellent piece of art. Not just a basket! Truly a work of art. Unique design in tan, natural and grey. This is
a large piece 17"h x 42" circumference. If you are looking for a unique piece of art for a focal point in your home
you could not go wrong with this ukhamba. It is beautiful
$275.00
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