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13mm x 9mm
Approximately 40
Approximately 42" x 66"
10mm x 9mm
Beads are collected and handed down through the generations
Makenge Basket #110 Blue 13mm x 9mmThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow roots. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The