Tutsi Screen, Urusika
Tribe Dynasty
Tutsi
Country Of Origin
Rwanda or Burundi
Region
Great Lakes of Central Africa
Date
20th century
Size
53 x 201 cms (21 x 79ΒΌ ins)
Materials
Grass and other fibres
Technique
Basketry woven
Condition
Excellent condition
These tall, highly decorative elegant screens are used to line the walls and divide the space of Tutsi huts. The strong horizontal zig zags are enlivened by alternating a solid upward slash with a striped one.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
1082