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Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga

$1,500
£1,126.84
€1,299.43
CA$2,081.45
A$2,312.95
CHF 1,212.01
MX$28,364.15
NOK 15,458.45
SEK 14,542.75
DKK 9,698.41
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Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga". Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal design. This ethnic Berber instrument is a sugar hammer. Sugar in Morocco was sold in block cones, and you needed a hammer to get it in small pieces. A very nice decorative piece of history from a private collection found in Marrakech, Morocco. Dated from early to mid 19th century. Marteau a Sucre "Deggaga" Maroc, 19e siècle. Marteau à sucre en bois gravé et peint à décor géométrique, tête en forme de croissant. Utilisé pour débiter les pains de sucre. Provenance: Collection particulière, Maroc. Dimensions: H 1 in. x W 11 in. x D 7.5 in.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good for the age loss of paint.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SG1241stDibs: LU906837867102

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