Vintage Ethiopian Harari Muday Coiled Basket Conical Lid Leather Trim Footed 8\" For Sale

Authentic Vintage Ethiopian Harari Muday Coiled Basket with Conical Lid & Leather Accents 
A striking example of traditional East African fiber art, this vintage footed storage basket (traditionally known as a Muday) was hand-coiled by Harari artisans in Ethiopia. Featuring tightly wrapped natural grass and dyed fibers in rich earthen tones of terracotta red, golden yellow, forest green, and plum purple woven into classic stepped geometric patterns. 
Finished with traditional hand-stitched leather around the bowl rim and base, topped with a matching conical lid featuring a leather-wrapped apex cap. Retains an estate tag attributing it as mid-20th-century vintage African tribal storage. A gorgeous statement piece for collectors of ethnographic textiles, African folk art, or boho/organic modern decor. 
Item Details & Specifications:
Cultural Origin: Ethiopia, East Africa (Harari / Oromo tradition) 
Vessel Style: Muday / footed lidded coiled basket 
Materials: Natural grass, reed/raffia, vegetal dyes, genuine leather 
Colorway: Multi-color geometric pattern (terracotta, gold/ochre, purple/plum, olive green, natural straw) 
Approximate Dimensions:
Total Height (with lid): ~8.5 inches (~21.5 cm) 
Rim Diameter: ~6.75 inches (~17 cm) 
Base Diameter: ~4.5 inches (~11.5 cm) 
Condition Notes:
Excellent vintage structural condition; the coil weave remains exceptionally tight, sturdy, and well-formed. 
The interior colors remain remarkably rich and vibrant. 
The natural leather binding along the upper rim has dried and split in areas due to age, consistent with authentic mid-century ethnographic pieces (clearly detailed in close-up photos). 
Includes previous dealer tag. 
Please inspect all high-resolution photos for full aesthetic and structural details.