Beautiful vintage Waimiri-Atroari “Wyiepe” harvest basket from the Brazilian Amazon. Hand-woven of forest fibers with bold black-and-tan geometric designs, a rigid oval rim, and the original carrying straps.
About the people & the basket
The Waimiri-Atroari are an Indigenous Carib-speaking people who live in the rainforest of northern Amazonas/Roraima, Brazil. Basketry is an essential technology and a core art form—used daily for carrying manioc, fruits, firewood, and market goods, and for storing household items. Wyiepe baskets combine strong structural ribs with finely patterned plaiting; dark elements are traditionally dyed with natural plant dyes. Patterns often signal family traditions and community identity, so each basket is both tool and artwork.
Details
Hand-woven natural fibers; geometric “diamond/zigzag” motif
Strap carry; stiff rim with bound lashing
One-of-a-kind ethnographic piece; great for boho/global décor or display
Condition: good vintage with age-appropriate wear, minor fray and surface marks from use. See photos for closeups.
Why vintage over big-box décor?
Authentic materials, human craft, and lasting value—no two are alike and they age beautifully.
Basket measures 24\"x10\"x9\". Please see pictures for more details and feel free to contact me with any questions
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