Makenge Basket #112 Warrior on Horseback 20 beads per strand

20 beads per strand

These beautiful beads are individually cast in clay molds and fired in a wood burning kiln

Many times into the indigo dye bath creates an amazingly dark cloth

12 beads per strand

17 beads per strand

Makenge Basket #112 Warrior on Horseback 20 beads per strandThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow roots. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The