i) Lingkaii) Special Bowliii) Toh-Baiyee

This lot combines three of Baba Tree’s famous designs. Lingka is a Gurune word that refers to the large calabash that is used for serving special house guests 'pito' - a regional liquor brewed from millet. It is a symbol of Ghanaian hospitality. Toh is a word in Gurune, the local language in Northern Ghana, which translates to the large wooden mortars used to pound local grains and starches in this region. The Toh-Baiyee baskets were born from Baba Tree’s admiration of the intricate food preparation process they observe as part of daily life of the Gurunsi people who live across Bolgatanga. The rituals involved in cooking local cuisine reflect community, culture and aged old traditions. Lastly their Special Bowls are the most elegant of storage baskets or perfect as planters for bringing the outdoors inside in style. Each of these pieces come directly from the hands of the Artisan Weavers they collaborate with. Each curve is the handprint or signature of the weaver who has expertly handcrafted these baskets.