bolga baskets

Bolga baskets are woven from split, twisted and dyed strips of elephant grass. Coming from Africa in 1913 to the new world, elephant grass grows in dense clumps and also serves as a habitat for many birds.

The center basket has a square bottom and round top, and is known as the "Pito" or Funeral basket. Older women are usually responsible for the making of these baskets.

Tro Tro Trading Company sells a variety of baskets in different designs.

BESE SAKA
"sack of cola nuts"
Symbol of affluence, power, abundance, plenty, togetherness and unity.
The cola nut played an important role in the economic life of Ghana. A widely-used cash crop, it is closely associated with affluence and abundance.
This symbol also represents the role of agriculture and trade in bringing peoples together.