Imbenge baskets made from red and copper telephone wire. These Imbenge were made in the Msinga area of KwaZulu-Natal in the early 1990s. There is a long rural traditional Zulu practice of making Imbenge baskets from natural materials for use as beer pot covers. Various types of grasses, the bark of the wild banana, and the Ilala Palm are used to weave the baskets. In urban areas Zulu night watchman and miners began the practice of weaving Imbenge from scraps of wire. made from telephone wire.
Image Number: APN313009

APN313009

Title: Imbenge baskets close up- red and blue in pile Description: Imbenge baskets made from red and copper telephone wire. These Imbenge were made in the Msinga area of KwaZulu-Natal in the early 1990s. There is a long rural traditional Zulu practice of making Imbenge baskets from natural materials for use as beer pot covers. Various types of grasses, the bark of the wild banana, and the Ilala Palm are used to weave the baskets. In urban areas Zulu night watchman and miners began the practice of weaving Imbenge from scraps of wire. made from telephone wire. Sublocation: London City: London Country: UK Date Created: 26-10-2009 Creator: Jonathan Katzenellenbogen Credit Notice: Jonathan Katzenellenbogen / Independent Photographers / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 5609 Pixel Dimensions Y: 3739 Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter