Large Basketry Platter
 Tutsi People, Rwanda and Burundi
 Circa 1900
 Coiling technique, natural fibers and dye
 19.25 x 1.5 inches   (49 cm diameter x 4 cm depth)

 Alternating geometric motifs (pyramid and steps) worked at different scales effect a sense of spinning motion and concentric focus.

 $1,800