Hausa Shell Bowl Basket
Hausa Shell Bowl Basket
Sizes Vary - 9.5"-10" x 9.5"-10" x 4.5"- 5.5"
These Vintage Nigerian handmade cowrie shell & leather basket bowls are made by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. Cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in past centuries & in a decorative way, a symbol of wealth.
Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same. As a result, our website photos are a close representation of the items available, but may not be identical to the ones you receive. If you prefer to select an exact item, please notify us at info@thewanderlane.com and we will send photos of what we have in stock.
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