Objects

An old Berber wooden funnel from Morocco. It was probably used as a means to pour liquids into narrow neck containers such a gourds or bags -guerba- made from the hide of goats from the family's cattle. Superb patina.

An old Berber wooden saucepan from Morocco. It was probably used for milk. Superb patina.

A cute new Moroccan raw cedar wood artisan tray. Simple and fancy.

A cute new Moroccan raw cedar wood artisan tray. Simple and fancy.

Simply superb berber old wooden mortarfrom Morocco with beautiful patina.

Wood is cherished in harsh enviroments such as the Sahel and the Sahara Desert. It is used in a number of utensils from bowls to camel saddles. A variety of poles is used in the tents -jaima- as mat supports, as hangers for bags, etc. They are often richly decorated and they may then turn into symbols of status. This particular piece is called -ame ssaqqab-. It is used inside the -jaima- and, four of them, are used to set a sort of litter on a camel. Original repairs. Attractive patina, beatifully carved and minutely engraved.

Wood is cherished in harsh enviroments such as the Sahel and the Sahara Desert. It is used in a number of utensils from bowls to camel saddles. A variety of poles is used in the tents -jaima- as mat supports, as hangers for bags, etc. They are often richly decorated and they may then turn into symbols of status. This particular piece is called -ame ssaqqab-. It is used inside the -jaima- and, four of them, are used to set a sort of litter on a camel. Original repairs. Attractive patina, beatifully carved and minutely engraved.

A superb rug comb locally referred as -Tashka- featuring beautiful berber engraving motifs on iron with wooden handle. Used for tightening the plot as the rug is hand-woven, each woman weaver had her own passed from mothers to daughter.

A great old wooden milking bowl from the Mauritanian Sahara Desert. With metal handles. Great patina and most original shape. It would have been used as a milking bowl and a liquid container probably for soured milk, the basis of Tuareg diet.

An old Berber wooden funnel from Morocco. It was probably used as a means to pour liquids into narrow neck containers such a gourds or bags -guerba- made from the hide of goats from the family's cattle. Superb patina.

An old Berber wooden funnel from Morocco. It was probably used as a means to pour liquids into narrow neck containers such a gourds or bags -guerba- made from the hide of goats from the family's cattle. Superb patina.

An old Berber wooden funnel from Morocco. It was probably used as a means to pour liquids into narrow neck containers such a gourds or bags -guerba- made from the hide of goats from the family's cattle. Superb patina.

An old Berber wooden funnel from Morocco. It was probably used as a means to pour liquids into narrow neck containers such a gourds or bags -guerba- made from the hide of goats from the family's cattle. Superb patina.

A great old wooden milking bowl from the Mauritanian Sahara Desert. With metal handles. Great patina and most original shape. It would have been used as a milking bowl and a liquid container probably for soured milk, the basis of Tuareg diet.

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker. A full set of wedges, shoetree and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker. A full set of wedges, shoetree and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker. Wedge and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker. Wedge and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker: wedge and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker: wedge and mallet. Will you fall as well?

We have definitely fall for this charming vintage and most original set of wooden tools of a Moroccan traditional leather slippers artisan maker. A full set of wedges, shoetree and mallet. Will you fall as well?

A superb old Moroccan Berber spinning wheel entirely made in wood. Includes the original spinning spindle. An extremely rare piece in a very good state featuring an awesome patina.