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Tuareg "ǝlbayt" tobacco pouch 21.03.1634

The Tuareg "ǝlbayt" snuffbox is made in a purely Mauritanian style.The snuffbox  has  three pockets with flaps. These "wargāt" leaves bear the names of the various objects that are stored in the snuffbox: the tobacco leaf, the tinder, the lighter and the pipe cleaner. 

  • Ref.:21.03.1634
  • Size:Size: 190 X 65 mm
  • Weight:43 gr

Category

  • snuff and tobacco containers 21.03West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • PIPES & SNUFF BOXES 21REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • North AfricaWest and Central Africa
  • MAURITANIANIGER
  • Tuareg

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skins

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
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