{"product_id":"kuba-plaited-basket-5-x-6-x-2-5","title":"Kuba Plaited Basket - 5\" x 6\" x 2.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely made lidded basket attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tightly plaited from plant fiber into a compact, low rounded form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe weaving radiates outward from the center in subtly shifting directions, creating a quiet sense of movement across the otherwise unadorned surface. The closely fitted lid and shallow base reflect the technical precision for which Kuba basketry is known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of handling have given the exterior a deep brown patina, while the interior retains a warmer natural tone. The contrast emphasizes both the age of the object and its history of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall lidded baskets such as this served as personal containers, combining everyday function with careful craftsmanship. Its restrained form, dense texture, and beautifully aged surface give the piece a particularly sculptural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e5\" x 6\" x 2.5\" [13cm x 15cm x 6cm]\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\u003eOB065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIRLOOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565462622525,"sku":"OB065","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1965\/6737\/files\/roundCongoKubaplaitedbasketbox_266bf836-d0cf-4859-908b-cb124e6ab509.jpg?v=1783978446","url":"https:\/\/www.heirloombk.com\/products\/kuba-plaited-basket-5-x-6-x-2-5","provider":"HEIRLOOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}