Large Vintage Zulu Telephone Wire Basket - Deep Pot Ukhamba Bowl

For sale is a gorgeous, authentic Zulu telephone wire basket handcrafted in South Africa. This piece features a striking, multi-colored geometric pattern woven from industrial and recycled telephone wires.Unlike more common shallow wire plates, this basket is a substantial, deep-welled Ukhamba pot shape. Weaving vertical walls of this scale requires immense skill to maintain uniform wire tension and a perfectly symmetrical form. It makes a phenomenal statement piece for modern, bohemian, or global folk art home decor.  Measurements: Top Diameter: Approx. 11 Bottom Diameter: Approx. 9 Height: Approx. 6.5 to 6.75  Excellent pre-owned vintage condition. The weave remains incredibly tight, rigid, and structurally sound with no loose wire ends, unravelling, or warping. Colors are vibrant and well-preserved.