Camel saddle and wooden frame. - Tuareg - Niger

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Saddle chair for camel driver and frame in a two‑item lot from Niger Agadez, Tuareg culture, dating to the early 20th century, with a wooden structure covered in camel and gazelle leather, metal reinforcements and decorations, two small silver adornments on the wood, provenance private collection, condition Fair for its age.

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Originating from Agadez (Niger), wooden structure lined with camel and gazelle leather, with reinforcements and metal ornaments, featuring beautiful abstract geometric designs painted on the leather in good condition for its age; the leather shows wear from use and time as well as some adornments. The wooden stock bears two small silver adornments.

Originating from Agadez (Niger), wooden structure lined with camel and gazelle leather, with reinforcements and metal ornaments, featuring beautiful abstract geometric designs painted on the leather in good condition for its age; the leather shows wear from use and time as well as some adornments. The wooden stock bears two small silver adornments.

Details

No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Tuareg
Country of Origin
Niger
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Brass, Leather, Silver, Wood
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Camel saddle and wooden frame.
Provenance
Private collection
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