{"product_id":"kuba-plaited-basket-3-25-x-5-25","title":"Kuba Plaited Basket - 3.25\" x 5.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely made lidded basket attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, constructed from broad strips of plant fiber in a tightly worked herringbone plait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tall, compact form is animated by a bold chevron pattern that shifts direction across the surface, giving the basket a distinctly architectural quality. The fitted lid continues the same interlocking weave, creating a unified sculptural form when closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior has developed a deep brown-black patina, with warmer reddish tones showing through from years of handling and use. Inside, the fiber retains a softer natural brown, emphasizing the contrast between the basket’s functional interior and richly aged exterior surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall lidded containers such as this were used for personal storage and everyday valuables. Its strong geometric construction, dark patina, and unusually sculptural silhouette make this a particularly expressive example of Kuba basketry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.25\" x 5.25\" [8cm x 13cm]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st half of the 20th Century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eRaffia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOB064\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIRLOOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565457379645,"sku":"OB064","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1965\/6737\/files\/plaitedplaitedbaskettallboxCongoKuba_acacbada-d448-4363-9869-28b2d1b7abdf.jpg?v=1783979754","url":"https:\/\/www.heirloombk.com\/products\/kuba-plaited-basket-3-25-x-5-25","provider":"HEIRLOOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}