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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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RARE African tin‑can suitcase from Senegal, with a wooden bound case, originating in Senegal and with provenance from Veilinghuis.

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Description from the seller

This concerns an authentic recycled African tin piece mounted on a wooden case with comic-strip pages on the inside and transformed into a briefcase from Senegal.

Weight: 1141 grams
With a functioning lock and wooden corner reinforcements.
Text on the inner strip: French

Many of the products are recycled from plastic or cans. They reinvent traditional art and make it modern, which is part of an old tradition.

The briefcases are made from cans or scrap metal. This briefcase can be used or simply placed in your home, which gives a strong Vintage and African feel.

It is a quirky and creative way to make functional art from recycled items.

This authentic case with wooden trim at the bottom and top will be packed with utmost care for shipping. Insurance included.

Seller's Story

Hello, my husband and I are huge enthusiasts of Vintage & Antique items. We have been collecting them for about 30 years. Through numerous connections in the market both domestically and internationally, we continue to purchase to enrich our collection. We always make a well-considered choice to either keep an item or offer it for sale. Expertise: Vintage and antique lighting, paintings, and vintage/antique toys. Perhaps until we meet!
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This concerns an authentic recycled African tin piece mounted on a wooden case with comic-strip pages on the inside and transformed into a briefcase from Senegal.

Weight: 1141 grams
With a functioning lock and wooden corner reinforcements.
Text on the inner strip: French

Many of the products are recycled from plastic or cans. They reinvent traditional art and make it modern, which is part of an old tradition.

The briefcases are made from cans or scrap metal. This briefcase can be used or simply placed in your home, which gives a strong Vintage and African feel.

It is a quirky and creative way to make functional art from recycled items.

This authentic case with wooden trim at the bottom and top will be packed with utmost care for shipping. Insurance included.

Seller's Story

Hello, my husband and I are huge enthusiasts of Vintage & Antique items. We have been collecting them for about 30 years. Through numerous connections in the market both domestically and internationally, we continue to purchase to enrich our collection. We always make a well-considered choice to either keep an item or offer it for sale. Expertise: Vintage and antique lighting, paintings, and vintage/antique toys. Perhaps until we meet!
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Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Senegal
Period
Late 20th century
Material
'RARE' African suitcase made from recycled tin, Senegal, Paper, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
10 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
20 cm
Provenance
Auction house
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458
Objects sold
100%
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