Basket - vegetable fibre - Old Chokwe basket

Old Authentic Chokwe basket with beautiful wicker design and great conditions for the age.
Some dry straw is stuffed in it and a small loose wood ring provided ensures stability when displayed.

The Chokwe sifting basket, originating from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a traditional, hand-woven tool typically used for processing agricultural products like manioc (cassava) or maize flour. Often crafted by women from materials like thin bamboo stalks or plant fibers, these baskets are designed for strength, precision, and durability in sifting or winnowing grain.

The Chokwe pounded maize into a course flour and then sifted it in order to separate the finest flour for cooking. This domestic object exhibits a refined, elegant artistry in its proportion, shape, and integrated woven textures.