Jan and John Maggs Antiques

Woven grass bee skep

A primitive structure for containing and producing honey, the skep is traditionally woven of grass or straw. Although skeps have been largely supplanted by more modern hives, they were used for centuries in central and northern Europe , as well as in the British Isles.

Height: 13"

Diameter: 17½"

Price: $225

Inventory #17857

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