Vintage XL Authentic West African Nigerian Lidded Basket - 1960s Handmade

Description

Vintage 1960s Extra Large Handmade Authentic West African Nigerian Lidded Basket with Handles
Collected in West Africa by a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1960s
Details:
Basket with Lid:
(approximate measurements)
Basket - 15.0" Diameter x 6.0" H
Basket Opening:  9.0" Diameter
Lid - 10" Diameter x 2.0" H
Basket Weight:  2 lbs. 12 oz.
This basket is in excellent condition and appears to have only been used for decoration.
Condition:
Excellent pre-owned
Colors:
Polychrome -  Natural with Burgundy and Green Designs
Please keep in mind when purchasing handmade  hand-woven items, natural variation in dye color, weave and some asymmetry is to be expected.
Consistent with all VINTAGE items, some wear from age or use is to be expected and should not be regarded as a failure on my part to describe every aspect of wear which may not be mentioned
Please feel free to contact me with questions or to request additional photos.
I will be listing many African baskets from West African, Zulu, Rwanda, Botswana). I'm thinning down my huge collection!
Items are Sold "AS IS" No Returns
Thank you for your interest!