Tonga Grain Winnowing Basket
Tribe: Tonga
Country: Zimbabwe
Material: Vegetable Fibers
Size: 21" (53.5 cm) Wide
Private Collection: NY, USA
These African baskets were traditionally used for winnowing grain by the Tonga people of Zimbabwe. These Tonga baskets have a heavy rim which reinforces the basket allowing for larger amounts of grain to be winnowed. |
