Tuareg tent pole - Igem - Tuareg - Niger (No reserve price)
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Tuareg tentpole in wood, titled Tuareg tentpaal, an Igem from Niger of Tuareg origin, sold with stand, provenance Privécollectie, measuring 79 cm high, 12.5 cm wide at the head, and 4 cm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
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.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateThis 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.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Igem
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Tuareg
Country of Origin
Niger
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tuareg tent pole
Height
79 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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