RARE Vintage Yekuana Guapa Basket Bowl Indian Tribe Venezuelan Amazon Jungle 15”

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15 1/2” very rare! Vintage Indian Yekuana guapa Basket Bowl. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Yekuana Guapa Basket Bowl (Indian Tribe from Venezuelan Amazon Jungle) Back ground of Yekuana Guapa Basket: The Ye'kuana are an indigenous group living in the Venezuelan Amazon. They are famous for their dug out canoes and beautiful baskets and weaving which offers a glimps into their culture. Both the men and the women weave. Young men are expected to weave and to create their own patterns displayed on guapas. This is a large guapa which is used for making food. The Ye'kuana grind down the yucca root to a pulp and then use the flour to make a flat bread that is cooked over a fire, or, often dried in the sun. Basketry is an intricate part of their daily life and is also among the finest functional art. Men weave several types of baskets, with the guapa basket being best known for designs that are rooted in folklore and cultural tradition. This circular basket is similar in shape to a slightly curved bowl - it's mostly flat with a slight curve. This a beautiful work of art. It is 15" Diameter at rim and 4" deep. No stains or scratches. Very strong and in great shape. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH, THE LAST ONE LIKE THIS SOLD IN MARCH 2014. Please review all photos as they are part of the description. Message me with any questions. Buy with confidence and check out my feedback. I pack all my items with care. If you like what you see add me to your saved sellers favorite list. Check back weekly for new items. Most of all I hope your day is blessed. Patty