Vintage Zulu Telephone Wire Basket Imbenge South African Folk Art Bowl 4.5"

For Your Consideration: In Excellent Condition: A beautiful, hand-woven South African telephone wire basket. Known traditionally as an Imbenge. This craft form emerged during the Apartheid era in South Africa 1960s to 1970s. Zulu men working las night watchmen & factory laborers collected scraps of phone wire to weave around their baton sticks. This evolved into a highly celebrated contemporary art movement. Each piece is handmade by master Zulu artisans. Materials: plastic-insulated copper telephone wire Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 wide by 2.5 high Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a tight, sturdy weave Versatility: Perfect as a catchall dish a decorative tabletop accent piece, or a striking piece of wall decor. This collectible piece perfectly bridges mid-century industrial utility and ancient tribal tradition, making it an excellent find for global folk art collectors and lovers of bohemian home decor. Completely washable with warm, soapy water!