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• Provenance/Origin: South Africa
• Culture: Zulu
• Material: Recycled/Insulated Telephone Wire
• Handmade: Yes
• Type: Woven Basket Bowl / Wall Plaque
• Pattern: Pinwheel / Spiral SwirlA stunning example of contemporary African folk art: a vintage handmade Zulu Telephone Wire Basket (traditionally known as an Imbenge). This remarkable piece is meticulously hand-woven entirely from colorful, plastic-insulated copper telephone wires. It features a gorgeous, tightly wound spiral design showcasing deep rust, vibrant orange, brilliant blue, cream, and rich chocolate brown tones. The craftsmanship is incredibly precise, resulting in a smooth, durable, and highly geometric pattern. It comes equipped with a small integrated wire loop at the very top, making it completely ready to hang immediately as unique wall decor.**DIMENSIONS:**
- Diameter: Approximately 9.5 inches
- Depth: Shallow bowl profile, ideal for wall hanging or display on a tabletop.**CONDITION:**
- Excellent vintage condition.
- Structurally sound with a rigid wire rim.
- Clean and vibrant with no broken or unraveling wires. - Please examine all provided high-resolution photos for a full visual assessment of the stitch pattern, rim, and back.This piece was acquired from a private estate collection of global and indigenous arts. It will be packaged with extreme care and shipped securely to protect its shape during transit.

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