Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 54 x 67 (21.2 x 26.3 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to...
Mid 20th century. Approx. cm. 11,6 high (4.56 Inches) x cm. 6,0 width (2.36 Inches). These talismans are hung inside the tent. The triangle is a protection against evil eye; the shell is related to female fertility. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and...
19th century. Solid silver. Gr. 206,0 (7.26 oz). Outside diameter: cm. 7,6 (2.99 Inches); internal diameter cm. 6,8 (2.67 Inches). The bracelet is cm. 2,5 width (0.98 Inches). This is a Shams u Kmar from Fez characterized by alternating bands symbolizing the sun and the moon. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group...
18-19th century. Bronze, approx. Kg. 3,7 (130.50 oz.). Cm. 26,5 (10.43 Inches) high, cm. 12,0 (4.72 Inches) width. Bronze forms like these were poured into a mod, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They are worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. These anklets were recognized and...
Early 20th century - Sterling, solid, silver gr. 27,3 (0.96 oz); cm. 4,1 (1.61”) high x cm. 4,4 (1.73”) width. 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...
Approx. cm. 40,0 width x cm. 94,0 long (15.7 x 37.0 Inches) Authentic old straw mat decorated with Leather strips that form traditional Tuareg geometric designs. 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...
Geometric layers of silver alloy and copper on bronze sheet. Cm. 23,3 (9.17”) high x cm. 4,6 (1.81”) width; gr. 65,1 (2.29 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...
Mid 20th century. Tribal aluminum. The anklet measures cm. 10,1 (3.97") width, cm. 9,1 (3.58") high. The large central talisman is cm. 6,2 (2.44") width and cm. 5,8 (2.28")high. These exquisite objects were worn by Tuareg women to ward off the evil eye. Sold Mid 20th century. Tribal aluminum. The anklet measures...
Early 20th century - Sterling, solid, silver gr. 25,4 (0.89 oz); cm. 3,1 (1.22”) high x cm. 3,4 (1.33”) width. Internal diameter cm. 2,1 (0.82") These rings were used by men and women, like hair decorations, necklaces, pendants, rings for fingers and currency exchange. They are also objects of protection....
Early to Mid 20th century. Wood. Approximately cm. 34,0 x 15,0 (13.3” x 5.9”). Dogon art is primarily sculpture. Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms. Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly hidden from the public eye within the houses of families...
