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Rare antique Tuareg mixed metal mounted wooden table box hand-crafted in Mauritania, Northwest Africa, at the turn of the late …
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Rare antique Tuareg mixed metal mounted wooden table box hand-crafted in Mauritania, Northwest Africa, at the turn of the late 19th/early 20th century. Features high-quality materials, construction, and craftsmanship, exceptionally executed in highly decorative traditional Tuareg peoples styling, featuring a rectangular solid wood chest with hinged lid adorned with elaborate applied arabesque reticulated iron, copper and gilt brass overlay, surmounted by black enamel finial handle. Top opens to reveal a natural wood interior. Estimated circa 1890.
Good antique condition with nice aged patina.
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- Dimensions
- 8.25ʺW × 4ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mauritania
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with nice aged patina. Good antique condition with nice aged patina. less
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