Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.9) Baby and are as at home

and are as at home on your garden wall as your front door table

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Clay was used to make them because it was widely accessible

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Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.9) Baby and are as at homeMakenge baskets are testament to the weaving skills of the Mbunda and Losi people of Zambia. They are original pieces that have been used to winnow grains. How they are made: The baskets are made from the Makenge tree which is a small tree and sends out very long shallow roots. The roots have fine hairs and they are dug from the ground by the men and thinned out to be used. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush remains alive to produce more