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An exceptional, museum-grade turn-of-the-century antique tribal gathering basket from the northern hill tribes of Thailand. Measuring 14 inches wide by 15 inches tall, this beautiful agricultural container showcases a premium dual-wall system: a dense inner split-bamboo wall seamlessly overlaid with an incredibly fine, tight geometric herringbone exterior layer.
The structural integrity of this piece is superb. Four thick vertical hardwood stays extend past the bottom weave to form four rustic, protective corner feet, supported by an X-frame bottom brace. The top is finished with a thick, heavy-duty lashed bamboo rim and original woven rattan loop handles.
This specific piece is exceptionally well-documented, still retaining its official, original vintage Lei Mei Rivercity Gallery identification tag. It features a spectacular, deep multi-toned dark organic patina earned from generations of authentic historical village use. It is a highly textured design element perfect for high-end shelf vignettes, fireplace hearth styling, or standalone floor displays in Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, or upscale Organic Modern design spaces.
A physical copy of the collection’s master historical gallery documentation, invoice mapping, and tribal provenance will be packaged securely and included with your purchase.
Please note: Due to the delicate, antique nature of this unique ethnographic piece, all sales are final. Detailed measurements and condition photos are provided. Please review them carefully and message me with any questions before purchasing.Search Indexing & Item Specifics:
-Origin: Northern Thailand / Golden Triangle region
-Age / Era: Antique, Early 20th Century (Circa 1900 - 1920)
-Quantity: 1 individual antique basket
-Materials: Double-walled split bamboo, structural rattan rinds, hardwood side stays
-Dimensions: 14" Diameter x 15" HeightProvenance: Lei Mei Gallery Bangkok (1988), Official Physical Tag Attached
-Style Keywords: Hill tribe basket, gathering basket, antique bamboo bin, rattan loop handle, ethnographic art, Asian antiquities, Wabi Sabi home decor, organic modern styling, rustic primitive basket, footed basket chest, double woven bamboo.
