30 | Traditional Tuareg Carpet, Northwest Africa, 1st h. 20th C.

• Handwoven dwarf palm fibers and leather strips
• Mauritania/Morocco, 1st half 20. C.
• Tuareg nomads, Sahara
• Rectangular mat with geometrical decoration
• Dimensions: circa 370 x 294 cm
• Good condition according to age
• Berber carpet in beautiful brown earth tones with African tribal influences
• This object is sold through the Berlin office

The handwoven Berber carpet is made from natural materials and dates from around 1950. It presents a traditional geometric decoration, which is influenced (like the texture of the carpet) by the African tribal look. Such carpets are made by Tuareg nomads and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The carpet is in good condition, showing some slight wear due to age. The dimensions are circa 370 x 294 cm. (cko)