Decorative ornament (4) - Morocco

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This lot comprises four Tuareg marriage contracts written in black ink on both sides of wood, originating from Morocco’s southern Atlas region and estimated to date from 1930–1940.

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Set of 4 authentic Tuareg marriage contracts
Written in black ink on wood, front and back.
Dating from the 19th century, these manuscripts for ancestral use stipulate the names of the spouses, mention of the dowry (sadaq) and various agreements.
A legal, religious, and patrimonial matter
Origin: southern Atlas of Morocco.
superb original condition.
1/ 126 g - 22 x 3 cm (round)
2/ 84 g - 23 x 5 x 2 cm
3/ 113 g - 24 x 3 cm (round)
4/ 124 g - 23 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

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Era

1900-2000

Weight

126 g

Specific region of origin

Sud Atlas

Number of objects

Material

Wood

Country of origin

Morocco

Colour

Brown

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Height

24 cm

Width

5 cm

Depth

3 cm

Estimated period

1930-1940

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