Buhera Basket Lamp #3
The base of this unique table lamp is a basket that has traditionally been used for storing mealie (corn) meal and beer by people living in the Buhera District of Eastern Zimbabwe. Traditionally cow dung is smeared on the outside to make the vessels waterproof and a small lid is woven to stop the neck of the basket. Since our Buhera Baskets do not need to be waterproofed - we skip the application of the cow dung.
The baskets are woven by women only. A hole in the ground is used to lower the working area as the weavers work on the ground and not tables. During the rainy season (mid-December to mid-April) there are very few baskets available as the women have to farm. A basket of this size takes about four days to make. Due to the nature of production methods and the use of natural materials, each product may vary slightly in both dimensions and coloring - we believe that these natural variations enhance the authenticity of each item.
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Dimensions: Basket: 14" Dia. x 18" H; Overall: 28" H - 9" Harp & Finial
- Bulb: 60W - E26 Standard Edison
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Finish: Natural
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Made of: Natural Grass
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Made in: Zimbabwe
Includes Large Drum lamp shade [17" x 18" x 12"] in White Burlap fabric
Quality Committment
Ngala Trading is proud to promote a curated selection of authentic designs featuring sustainable materials readily available from and across Africa.
All hard-wired lighting is is UL-listed for dry locations. Not suitable for outdoor use.
As this item is hand-crafted from natural materials, texture and coloration may vary from piece to piece. The item(s) ordered may therefore vary slightly from the representative samples shown here. Please contact us prior to ordering if you have any questions or concerns about potential variations.
Ngala Trading and our suppliers pride ourselves on meticulous quality control to ensure consistency and craftsmanship without sacrificing the individuality and "signature" of the artisans who make our pieces. We are proud to offer a one-year peace-of-mind guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship on every item in our collection.
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We strive to deliver your purchase in the quickest and most economical way possible. Our team reviews every order individually, and determines the best shipping method taking into account destination, weight and size of items.
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All shipments are sent fully insured.
Transit time for In Stock items is typically 3-5 days depending on Ship To address.
We ship large items in a palletized crate(s) via motorfreight from our Hackensack, NJ warehouse:
All shipments are sent fully insured, and require an adult signature at the time of delivery.
White Glove Delivery (blanket-wrapped, room of choice) is available for a surcharge. Please contact us for details.
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