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Place of Origin: Mauritanian
African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Tea pot Mauritania
Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara.
Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mauritanian Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Tuareg African Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Tuareg teapot Mauritania
Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara.
Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mauritanian Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Moroccan Tuareg Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Tuareg rugs are made by the Tuareg tribes of Mauritania. They are decorated with stitched straw and camel embroidered leather. With their unique geometric d...
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Straw
African Tuareg Tea Pot Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century Tuareg tea pot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara.
Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass decorations.
The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mauritanian Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Pewter, Brass
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