Tuareg Storage Container (#1)
Price: $275.00
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 hand made storage container consists of a basket substructure lined with leather and adorned with leather and fiber decorative elements. Including the leather fringe, the container measures 12" tall by 9.5" in diameter.
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