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Early 20th C. African Tuareg Wooden Tent Pole

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Early 20th C. African Tuareg Wooden Tent Pole

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**Originally Listed At $100**

West Africa, Mali or Niger, Tuareg peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden tent pole with a dramatic X-shaped upper portion above deeply incised, tight lines down the cylindrical body. The nomadic Tuareg traverse the southern Sahara, carrying their richly decorated homes - tents - with them on their journeys. Size: 4.95" W x 19.4" H (12.6 cm x 49.3 cm); 19.7" H (50 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Pearson collection, Denver, CO, USA

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Condition

Inactive insect damage to the undecorated end of the pole. Weathering and surface cracks on the wood.

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Early 20th C. African Tuareg Wooden Tent Pole

Name: Early 20th C. African Tuareg Wooden Tent Pole
SKU: 62872911
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $150 - $300

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