TWO TUAREG WOOD CARVED TENT POLESTWO TUAREG WOOD CARVED TENT POLES approx. 40 in. x 6 in. the Tuareg are a nomadic people of North Africa primarily the Sahara. These poles are elaborately carved at one end and sharpened at the other to put into the ground and are used for holding tents saddle bags daily implements in place during encampments (2)
TAUREG WOVEN REED CARPET 20th c.,TAUREG WOVEN REED CARPET 20th c., Mauritania, Northwest Africa, reed bound with red, black, green, and tan dyed grass, red geometric patterns on a tan ground, approx. 176"l x 121"w
TUAREG HAND-WOVEN JUTE CARPET 20thTUAREG HAND-WOVEN JUTE CARPET 20th c., possibly Mauritania or Morocco, reeds bound by dyed grass, diamond pattern with leather fringe and edging, approx. 80"l x 60"w
LARGE TUAREG HAND-WOVEN JUTE CARPETLARGE TUAREG HAND-WOVEN JUTE CARPET 20th c., possibly Mauritania or Morocco, reeds bound by dyed grass, tribal pattern with leather fringe and edging, Costikyan, NY restoration tag, approx. 138"l x 73"w
TUAREG PEOPLES, COLLECTION METALTUAREG PEOPLES, COLLECTION METAL CURRENCY JEWELRY 20th c., (25+) pieces, mostly Niger and some Morocco, incl. currency cuff bracelets and anklets, hair pin, ring, scarf weights, ornaments, etc., 7"h x 2.25"w (largest), 0.75"h x 0.75"w (smallest)
TAUREG WOVEN JUTE RUG 20th c.,TAUREG WOVEN JUTE RUG 20th c., Mauritania, Northwest Africa, reed bound by red and black dyed grass, leather fringe, black geometric patterns on a red and tan striped ground, approx. 131"l x 96"w
TAUREG PEOPLES, (5) IRON HOE CURRENCIESTAUREG PEOPLES, (5) IRON HOE CURRENCIES Niger Region, forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric decoration, terminating in a horseshoe-shaped blade, 58"h (largest)
TUAREG PEOPLES, CARVED WOOD TENTTUAREG PEOPLES, CARVED WOOD TENT POSTS Sahara region, (5) carved posts, incised decoration, nice aged patina, 44"l x 6.5"w (largest), 24"l x 6.5"w (smallest)
NORTH AFRICAN TUAREG SILVER DAGGERNORTH AFRICAN TUAREG SILVER DAGGER WITH CARNELIAN North African Tuareg silver dagger sheath etched with intricate geometric designs, the handle inlaid with multiple metals and various woods, mounted with tooled and turquoise dyed leather and set with banded agate carnelian finials, late 19th / early 20th century. 17" L x 3" W.
(2) TUAREG STYLE REED RUGS 20th(2) TUAREG STYLE REED RUGS 20th c., possibly Mauritania Region, reed bound by natural and dyed raffia, one depicting a red lion and inscribed "Le Lion", 30"h x 30"w, together with a rug decorated with a brown geometric designs, initialed "JP" and inscribed "Nazola", approx 37"h x 60"l
NORTH AFRICAN PAINT DECORATED LEATHERNORTH AFRICAN PAINT DECORATED LEATHER SADDLE BAG 20th century, Tuareg peoples, hollow form with tooled and painted geometric designs in ochre, red, and umbers, terminal ends with long coiled leather straps.
Tuareg Coptic Leather Camel Bag/Hanging,Tuareg Coptic Leather Camel Bag/Hanging, Ethiopia, East Africa, 19/20th century with painted talismanic designs overall length 48 in — 121.9 cm
TUAREG PEOPLES, COLLECTION (16)TUAREG PEOPLES, COLLECTION (16) HAIR PINS Copper-alloy hair pins, mounted on wooden stand, 4.5"h (tallest), 2.5"h (shortest), 0.75"h x 17"l x 2"w (stand)
NORTH AFRICAN TUAREG TCHEROT TALISMANLargeNORTH AFRICAN TUAREG TCHEROT TALISMANLarge North African Tuareg "Tcherot" talisman. Engraved metal talisman comprised of three different colored metals. Attached to a fabric band with beads.
"Tcherot" in the Tuareg language literally translates as "paper" or "message".
Talisman are usually filled with magical substances such as a prayers, magic numbers, or sand hidden inside to protect its wearer.
Pendant: 10" L x 5 " W.
With Strap: 23 1/2" L.
GROUP (7) TAUREG POSTS Nigeria,GROUP (7) TAUREG POSTS Nigeria, carved wood of various forms, each decorated with incised geometric designs, including Ehel tent posts and cushion posts, 51"h (tallest)
ANTIQUE AFRICAN TUAREG SILVER DAGGERDESCRIPTION:ANTIQUE AFRICAN TUAREG SILVER DAGGERDESCRIPTION: Antique African Tuareg Silver Dagger. The sheath is decorated with turquoise stained leather and silver. The brown leather areas are stiff leather without a metal lining which gives the sheath some flexibility. Intricate detailed silver workmanship with intricate fine detailed designs in both the handle and scabbard. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Africa. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Peggy Slappey with exhibits at Birmingham Museum of Art. https://patrons.org.es/uzbekistan-ikats-all-the-colors-of-the-rainbow/. DIMENSIONS: L: 4 1/4" W: 1 1/4". CONDITION: Antique condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
GROUP (7) TAUREG CARVED TENT POSTSGROUP (7) TAUREG CARVED TENT POSTS Niger Region, carved wood, the turned post tops incised with bands of geometric designs, 56"h (tallest)
GROUP (5) TUAREG CARVED TENT POSTSGROUP (5) TUAREG CARVED TENT POSTS Nigeria, carved wood of various forms, each incised with geometric designs, 57.5"l (largest), 27.25"l (smallest)
TWO TUAREG NORTH AFRICAN FLY WHISKSTwoTWO TUAREG NORTH AFRICAN FLY WHISKSTwo fly whisks made of horsehair and hide.
Decorated with geometric patterns and fringe.
12"L
Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.
AFRICAN TRIBAL, EQUESTRIAN FIGURE,AFRICAN TRIBAL, EQUESTRIAN FIGURE, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., probably Dogon or Senufo, dark patina carved wood, depicting Mandeo or Tugu spirit rider on steed, 16"h x 8"l x 4"w
FEREGHAN SAROUK CARPET The ivoryFEREGHAN SAROUK CARPET The ivory ground with all over stylized herati in rust, green, and blue within a rust major guard border and with eight minor borders.
A pair of Turkoman tekke saddleA pair of Turkoman tekke saddle bags and a rug
2 AFRICAN NIGERIA TUAREG BOWL HOLDERS2 AFRICAN NIGERIA TUAREG BOWL HOLDERS 38'' x 12 1/2''CONDITION: Note all items from this estate have been recently fumigated natural cracks and wear to wood
3 TURKMEN / NORTH AFRICAN NECKLACES33 TURKMEN / NORTH AFRICAN NECKLACES3 Turkmen / North African necklaces. Small Tuareg tcherot amulet. Turkmen Asyk pendant. Turkmen medallion with carnelian engraved with calligraphy. Asyk pendant and chain: 18" L.
TWO SAHARAN WEST AFRICAN TUAREG?TWO SAHARAN WEST AFRICAN TUAREG? SILVER TRIBAL CURRENCY BANGLE BRACELETS. 2 3/4" INNER WIDTH (LARGEST)Two Saharan West African Tuareg? silver tribal currency bangle bracelets., Dimensions: 2 3/4" inner width (largest)
TWO TUAREG NORTH AFRICAN FLY WHISKSTwoTWO TUAREG NORTH AFRICAN FLY WHISKSTwo fly whisks made of horsehair and hide. Decorated with geometric patterns and fringe.
12"L
Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.
AFRICAN TRIBAL TUAREG PENDANT NECKLACE.AFRICAN TRIBAL TUAREG PENDANT NECKLACE. SET WITH AXE HEAD SHAPE BLACK AGATE & BEADS.
A Belouch rug, East Turkestan,A Belouch rug, East Turkestan, the camel field of two rows of serrated motifs framed by a meandering vine border, with kilim ends, 250cm x 114cm
LOT OF TUAREG AND FULANI ARTIFACTS2LOT OF TUAREG AND FULANI ARTIFACTS2 vintage twined Fulani Wodaabe hats from Niger and a twined Tuareg basket with leather embellishments from Mali. Sizes: 1) 9.25'' x 17'' Diameter (23 x 43 cm); 2) 10'' x 17.5'' Diameter (25 x 44 cm); 3) 29'' x 13'' Diameter (74 x 33 cm). Provenance: David and Barbara Fraser. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
An Ersari carpet, Afghanistan,An Ersari carpet, Afghanistan, the sang de boeuf field of three rows of six elephant foot guls, framed by multiple geometric borders, 340cm x 260cm
PERSIAN BAKHTIARI GARDEN CARPETPERSIAN BAKHTIARI GARDEN CARPET Bakhtiari nomadic tribal pastoralists Bakhtiari Province west central Iran repeating pictorial panels hand knotted wool 5'1'' x 8'7''.
TRIBAL CARPET, MOROCCO, 12.5 XTRIBAL CARPET, MOROCCO, 12.5 X 19.3 Modern; hand-knotted, wool pile.
A Sarab runner, North West Persia,A Sarab runner, North West Persia, circa 1900, the camel field with a row of nine indigo lozenge medallions flanked by partial rows, framed by a saffron yellow compartmented geometric motif border and an outer polychrome barber pole guard stripe, 471cm x 111cm
WEST AFRICA, YORUBA HELMET HEADDRESSWEST AFRICA, YORUBA HELMET HEADDRESS Carved wood with paint, the helmet depicts a person with ritual scars supporting a platform upon which is a horse with rider (21-1/2 in. tall).
A Caucasian/Turkish Prayer RugA Caucasian/Turkish Prayer Rug A Nomadic carpet, measuring approx. 5'-5" x 3'-11". Low wool pile on wool weft. Field with lozenge shape medallion with extensions of bold geometric pattern in ruby red, orange, ivory, black, and gold on orange-ruby red background. Wide border with repeating geometrical red, ivory, gold design on gold and ruby red, framed with serpentine red and gold outside borders on black.
KARASTAN ARRIBEAU CARPET "nomadicKARASTAN ARRIBEAU CARPET "nomadic red field with repeating navy blue guls".