Storage trunk - Ebony, Goat skin
04
days
20
hours
25
minutes
48
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 124300 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
One Touareg travel chest from Burkina Faso, dating to 1970–1980, made of ebony wood and goat leather, with dimensions 40 × 26 × 11 cm and weighing 1.85 kg, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A very beautiful object of Touareg craftsmanship. This item was purchased during a trip to Burkina Faso 45 years ago. The large box is made of wood, which is then covered with goat leather. This leather is subsequently decorated with Touareg motifs, created using punches and dyed with natural pigments. These techniques are the result of ancestral know-how, combining woodwork and leatherwork.
Touareg leather travel boxes are renowned for their strength and durability. They are typically made with weather-resistant materials suitable for the harsh desert conditions. Touareg artisans use traditional tanning techniques to create these cases, ensuring they are sturdy and functional.
This multi-function storage box can be used as a storage chest or simply as a decorative object.
Dimensions: 40x26x11
A very beautiful object of Touareg craftsmanship. This item was purchased during a trip to Burkina Faso 45 years ago. The large box is made of wood, which is then covered with goat leather. This leather is subsequently decorated with Touareg motifs, created using punches and dyed with natural pigments. These techniques are the result of ancestral know-how, combining woodwork and leatherwork.
Touareg leather travel boxes are renowned for their strength and durability. They are typically made with weather-resistant materials suitable for the harsh desert conditions. Touareg artisans use traditional tanning techniques to create these cases, ensuring they are sturdy and functional.
This multi-function storage box can be used as a storage chest or simply as a decorative object.
Dimensions: 40x26x11
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1850 g
Wood type
Ebony
Leather type
Goat skin
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Material
Leather, Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Sold by
