Antique Tuareg Tent Peg on Stand, II
DESCRIPTION
Hand-carved from a single length of wood, this tent peg was traditionally made and used by Tuareg nomads of the Sahara to secure their tents when making camp. A rounded, domed head sits above a slender turned neck, giving way to a body wrapped in bands of rope-twist carving and fields of small, hand-engraved floral and circular motifs — patterning distinct from the diamond lattice seen on other pieces in the tradition.
Years of handling and age have given the wood a naturally weathered patina, and the piece is presented mounted on a fitted stand — as much a piece of sculpture and cultural history now as it once was a functional tool.
Dimensions
35"H (width and depth to follow, as mounted on stand)
Materials
- Natural carved wood
- Fitted display stand
Available Finishes
Natural, weathered wood tone with hand-engraved carving
Available Sizes
One size: 35"H (as mounted)
Design & Craftsmanship
This peg is shaped from a single length of wood, with a rounded, domed head carved above a turned neck. The body is banded with hand-carved rope-twist detailing and fields of small floral and circular motifs, worked by hand using traditional Tuareg carving techniques. Age and handling have given the surface a natural, weathered patina, and the piece is fitted to a custom stand for display.
Key Features
- Hand-carved from a single length of wood
- Rounded, domed head
- Rope-twist banding and hand-engraved floral and circular motifs
- Naturally weathered patina from age and use
- Mounted on a fitted display stand
Important Notes
- As an antique tribal object, grain, patina, and carving depth vary piece to piece; natural cracking and wear consistent with age should be expected
- Sold mounted on its display stand
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RETURNS & EXCHANGE
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