Lahu Storage Basket
Lahu lidded storage basket, mid 20th century.
The Lahu people are an ethnic group living in China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Their language belongs to Tibetan-Burmese branch of the Sino-Tibetan language group, and they are thought to have roots in China and Tibet. The Lahu are one of the six main "hill tribes" in Thailand, and one of the many highland tribes of Vietnam. Along with the Hmong, Mien, and Lao, many Lahu were displaced by the wars of the 1960s and 70s, some emigrating as far as the U.S.
Plaited rattan with bamboo structural elements, and a carved teak base. Lustrous patina from long use. Minor insect boring inside lid (not evident from exterior). A rare and extraordinary example of the basketmaker's art. 18.5" x 16" x 13". (Note: Lahu baskets are sometimes misattributed as "Philippine.")
Lahu lidded storage basket, mid 20th century.
The Lahu people are an ethnic group living in China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Their language belongs to Tibetan-Burmese branch of the Sino-Tibetan language group, and they are thought to have roots in China and Tibet. The Lahu are one of the six main "hill tribes" in Thailand, and one of the many highland tribes of Vietnam. Along with the Hmong, Mien, and Lao, many Lahu were displaced by the wars of the 1960s and 70s, some emigrating as far as the U.S.
Plaited rattan with bamboo structural elements, and a carved teak base. Lustrous patina from long use. Minor insect boring inside lid (not evident from exterior). A rare and extraordinary example of the basketmaker's art. 18.5" x 16" x 13". (Note: Lahu baskets are sometimes misattributed as "Philippine.")
Lahu lidded storage basket, mid 20th century.
The Lahu people are an ethnic group living in China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Their language belongs to Tibetan-Burmese branch of the Sino-Tibetan language group, and they are thought to have roots in China and Tibet. The Lahu are one of the six main "hill tribes" in Thailand, and one of the many highland tribes of Vietnam. Along with the Hmong, Mien, and Lao, many Lahu were displaced by the wars of the 1960s and 70s, some emigrating as far as the U.S.
Plaited rattan with bamboo structural elements, and a carved teak base. Lustrous patina from long use. Minor insect boring inside lid (not evident from exterior). A rare and extraordinary example of the basketmaker's art. 18.5" x 16" x 13". (Note: Lahu baskets are sometimes misattributed as "Philippine.")