Tuareg Fringed Leather Tent Panel Tent Mali
Width: 20.0
Depth: 10.0
Description
This colorful 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.
134620
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Tuareg
Country of Origin: Niger or Mali