Tuareg tent pole - Igem - Tuareg - Niger (No reserve price)

This is an old tent pole ('Igem') of the Tuareg people from Mauritania and Niger (Sahara and Sahel region). The Tuareg, a nomadic people of the Sahara, travel across the Sahara with their camels. When setting up their tents they use beautifully carved tent poles to place at the entrance of the family tent. Each pole is handcrafted and features engravings with geometric motifs. The Tuareg are known for their jewelry, leatherwork and woodwork. Since the Tuareg are nomadic, they have limited possessions. Therefore everything they own is not only decorative but also functional. This item is in reasonably good condition. The wooden head is somewhat affected by time. NB! The item will be sold WITH the stand that is visible in the photo. The tent pole shows clear signs of use, which can also be regarded as decorative. Dimensions 79 x 12.5 (at head) x 4 cm (at the widest point) Carefully packaged and shipped with track and trace.

Estimate:$1.12

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