This Imbuje Basket by renowned artist, Angeline Masuku, is an excellent collectible example of a traditional beer basket. Baskets this large are traditionally used as wedding gifts. Masuku is an international award winning and renowned contemporary basket weaver, weaving in the Zulu tradition. Big, bold, and intricate contemporary shapes are her trademark.

Born in rural South Africa, near Hlabisa, in the heart of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Angeline has  influence on her family and community members in training them to weave beautiful, functional, and culturally significant baskets. Dozens of women are now employed by her and she has changed her life, as well as theirs through opportunity. Her designs are her own and the ideas for the designs “come to her.” The shapes and designs are inspired by forms around her – children, animals, and plants. She has received the FNB Vita Award for Craft and has exhibited her work in fairs from Italy to various places in the USA – New York and Santa Fe, amongst others.

23" Tall, 14" Diameter