SKU: 134616
Tuareg Basket Niger
Height: 13.0
Width: 8.0
Depth: 8.0
Width: 8.0
Depth: 8.0
$95.00
$190.00
Description
The Tuareg are a nomadic people of Niger and surrounding countries. They are tall, and a Tuareg woman can pack an entire household on a camel in two hours. Their skin is blue-black, from the indigo rubbed into cloths wrapped around their faces to keep out the desert sun and sand. The Tuareg are known for their leatherwork, their Jewelry, and their body adornment as well as their metalwork.
Height (In): 13.0
Width (In): 8.0
Depth (In): 8.0
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Tuareg
Country of Origin: Niger
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.