Other Ethnic Objects

Tuareg Hammer – Mali/Niger

Mid 20th century. Bronze, copper, aluminium, enamel gr. 612,5 (21.60 oz.). Cm. 22,0 high x cm. 12,5 width (8.66” x 4.92”). Authentic old Tuareg hammer, decorated with traditional geometric designs. These hammers are used by Tuareg to break blocks of sugar. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the...

Berber Hammer – Apricot Wood – Morocco

Early 20th century. Apricot Wood. gr. 321,7 (11.34 oz.). Cm. 28,8 high x cm. 22,0 width (11.33” x 8.66”). Wonderful patina. Authentic old berber hammer, decorated everywhere with traditional geometric designs. These hammers are used by berber to break blocks of sugar. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples...

Tuareg TEAPOT – Mauritania

1970'. Top quality tin; copper, brass, wood decorations. Cm. 19,3 high x cm. 23,0 width (Inches 7.59 x 9.05); gr. 542,0 (19.11 oz.). Perfect conditions. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of the kingdom...

Berber Boots – Zemmour Tribe, Morocco

Mid 20th century or earlier. Leather, wool. Cm. 23,0 long (9.05”) x cm. 8,8 width (3.46”) x cm. 25,0 high (9.84"). Beautiful shoes from Zemmour tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 207 of “Splendeurs du Maroc” – Musée royal de l’Afrique centrale – Tervuren 1998. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They...

Berber Boots – Ida Ou Nadif Tribe, Morocco

Mid 20th century or earlier. Leather, silk. Cm. 25,5 long (10.03”) x cm. 10,6 width (4.17”) x cm. 24,5 high (9.64"). Beautiful boots from Ida Ou Nadif tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 207 of “Splendeurs du Maroc” – Musée royal de l’Afrique centrale – Tervuren 1998. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They...

Tuareg Hammer – Niger

Mid 20th century. Bronze, copper decorations gr. 814,1 (16.78 oz.). Cm. 25,0 high x cm. 15,9 width (9.13” x 5.82”). Authentic old Tuareg hammer, decorated with traditional geometric designs. These hammers are used by Tuareg to break blocks of sugar. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel....

Tuareg Hammer – NigerTuareg Hammer – Niger

Mid 20th century. Bronze, silver decorations gr. 475,9 (16.78 oz.). Cm. 23,2 high x cm. 14,8 width (9.13” x 5.82”). Authentic old Tuareg hammer, decorated with traditional geometric designs. These hammers are used by Tuareg to break blocks of sugar. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and...

Tuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – MaliTuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – Mali

Geometric layers of brass, copper and ebony. Cm. 30,0 high x cm. 9,0 width; gr. 226,6. A genuine Tuareg veil weight known as ” assrou n’ swoul “, generally translated as ” the key which is thrown over the shoulder “. This elaborate key-like pendant is often worn by wealthier women as a counterweight to keep their...

Tuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – NigerTuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – Niger

Geometric layers of brass and copper on iron sheet; ebony. C m. 18,8 high (7.40”) x cm. 7,5 width (2.95”); gr. 88,1 (3.10 oz.). A genuine and old Tuareg veil weight known as " assrou n' swoul ", generally translated as " the key which is thrown over the shoulder ". This elaborate key-like pendant is often...