Early 20th Century Tuareg Camel Saddle

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Midnight at the oasis. Fabulous Tuareg leather covered wooden camel saddle. The Tuareg tirik saddle style uses the camel’s shoulder. … more Midnight at the oasis. Fabulous Tuareg leather covered wooden camel saddle. The Tuareg tirik saddle style uses the camel’s shoulder. Its origins are a response to the need for maximum rider control, and it seats the rider forward of the hump, as near as possible to the camel’s head. Specialized craftsmen take three to four months combining wood and leather to create each saddle. This beautiful saddle has 3 hand-painted blue and rust/terracotta beads, likely clay (one missing). Star and crescent on back of back rest. Really a sculptural piece of art. less