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Tuareg "ǝlbayt" tobacco pouch 21.03.1631

The Tuareg "ǝlbayt" snuffbox is made by leatherworkers in a purely Mauritanian style.The snuffbox  has  four pockets with flaps. These "wargāt" leaves bear the names of the various objects that are stored in the snuffbox, it closes with a small leather cord. 

  • Ref.:21.03.1631
  • Size:Size: 160 x 60 mm
  • Weight:51 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)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

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