Made by Tutsi women of the ruling class, small, finely sewn coiled baskets with conical lids such as these were given as gifts or used to store precious objects, including beads or amulets.

As a communal leisure activity, Tutsi women of the ruling class produced baskets with conical lids in a range of sizes using coils of grasses finely sewn together. Combining functionality with bold graphic motifs, the baskets were given as gifts or used to store precious objects such as beads or amulets.