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Classic Mid-Century Mauritanian Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber

About the Item

Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and leather, these mats offer a textural alternative to traditional woven textile floor coverings. This piece exhibits a rather symmetrical prominent lozenge pattern small diversions present upon further inspection. These wide bands hold intricate woven patterns of lozenges, zig-zags, and stripes. The Tuareg people are a large Berber ethnic confederation. They principally inhabit the Sahara in a vast area stretching from far southwestern Libya to southern Algeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
  • Attributed to:
    Berber Tribes of Morocco (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)Length: 102 in (259.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Reed,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's-1960's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, US
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TG161stDibs: LU9450238967872

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