Tuareg Fringed Leather Tent Panel Mali
Width: 20.0
Description
This panel made of leather comes from the Tuareg a nomadic people living in number of countries including Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal , Burkina Faso. Tuareg people are known as tough traders who travel from place to place to buy and sell various products. They are also known for their wonderful jewelry and their leather works such as this leather panel.
The Tuareg use this type of panels to decorate the interior of their tent. Such decorative leathers will hang on the wall to beautify their living space. the panel was made with colorful dyed leather strips and nicely ornamented with geometric motifs. The work is in very good condition and still good to hang on the wall.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Tuareg
Country of Origin: Niger or Mali
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.