Leather Pillow - Tuareg People - Southwest Sahara-SOLD

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Most Tuareg live in tents made of goat skins or palm fiber mats. When a woman marries, her family makes a tent for her. The tent belongs exclusively to her; she is responsible for its care and upkeep. In fact, men are considered guests in their wives' homes. How often a nomadic Tuareg family moves depends on the weather, season and quality of pasture. It takes about 2 hours to pack up an entire household. The Tuareg family sets a table with one bowl and many spoons to eat from a large common bowl. Beautifully hand-crafted leather shades are used to keep the harsh sunlight and heat from penetrating their tents.

This item is a handmade leather pillowcase. It would have been filled with desert sand, and could be easily emptied and refilled as needed. It measures 64" in length (including the fringe) and 27" in width.