Screens such as this would have been rolled down to separate the sleeping area and alcove in a traditional Tutsi household. The weaving, made from fine strands of grass fibre is supported by a series of bamboo stems. The free-flowing zigzag design is one that is often found on Tutsi basketry and screens.
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, UK
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