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Folk Art941 of 2507Antique carved oval plaque (HELP)  Mid-Century Bronze Head Vase/Vessel/Pitcher
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    Posted 8 years ago

    Lynda1000w…
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    Trying to find out anything I can about my basket, purchased at an estate sale; it is quite large, 15" across , 13" tall, coil basket, looks like a pet cat got to the top of it. I think it is quite old.

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    1. CanyonRoad, 8 years ago
      It's an African coiled palm fiber basket, made by the Hausa of Nigeria...dates mid-20th century.
    2. Lynda1000words, 8 years ago
      So I just found your answer in my spam folder, apologize for not responding sooner-thanks so much

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