Objects

A beautiful old copper water container from Siroua region in Southern Morocco. It has been carefully restored without compromising its obvious appeal and superb patina after years and years of daily use. Lidded and with a long handle.

A superb old traditional man’s leather bag - dhaza’butsh- from Taghzuth in the Rif region in Morocco. The leather work is oustanding and it shows a great patina. Decorated with long leather fringes and mirror pieces. Taghzuth (Tarhzout) has been since long ago a main centre of leather works such as bags like these, belts, sacs and other. A beautiful and true piece of Berber tribal art.

A colorful enamelled couscous Moroccan plate. Great character and very decorative.

A colorful enamelled couscous Moroccan plate. Great character and very decorative.

An eye-catching Bamileke traditional feather hat or -juju-. It is worn in special occasions by chiefs and high-rank officers in areas of Cameroon as a symbol of status. Hundreds of bird feathers are painstakingly sewn onto a raffia or straw basket that then unfolds into a magnificent circle. It can be folded in on itself. This sort of hats have increasingly become very popular among home designers due to their powerful visual impact that leaves indifferent no one. Other names: -tyn-.

An eye-catching Bamileke traditional feather hat or -juju-. It is worn in special occasions by chiefs and high-rank officers in areas of Cameroon as a symbol of status. Hundreds of bird feathers are painstakingly sewn onto a raffia or straw basket that then unfolds into a magnificent circle. It can be folded in on itself. This sort of hats have increasingly become very popular among home designers due to their powerful visual impact that leaves indifferent no one. Other names: -tyn-.

A great old Tuareg sword -takuba- or -takouba- from the Aïr Mountains in Niger. The sheath is made of leather and it features wonderful and distinctive Tuareg painted and engraved astral decoration. The top of the hilt is made of copper and iron the lower part being wrapped in leather for a better grip. The -takuba- is a symbol of prestige and courage and it is passed down from one generation to another as a valued heirloom. 

A vintage Algerian tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a Turkish delights. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Small size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Different illustrations on each side and cover. Big size.

A Tuareg old carved wooden post or -igem- used to show the location of the entrance to the family tent in the encampment. Beautiful patina. Very decorative and full of character.

A joyful and original Judor advertisement plaque in Arabic and French from the 1990´s sourced in Morocco. Screen painting on metal plaque. A very decorative item that will certainly give that touch your kitchen is missing and you were desperately looking forward.

A fantastic Fanta advertisement plaque in arabic from the 1980´s. Screen painting on metal plaque. A very decorative item that will certainly give that touch your kitchen is missing and you were desperately looking forward.

An original Pepsi advertisement plaque in arabic from the 1980´s. Screen painting on metal plaque. A very decorative item that will certainly give that touch your kitchen is missing and you were desperately looking forward.

A striking and joyful large decorative vintage pendant or medallion from the Kuchi nomad group inhabiting large areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is used hanging in their tents both as a protecting amulet and as a distinctive badge. Made of pieces of cloth and embroidered threads of vivid colors, small beads and appliqués of great colors and metal pendants. There are extremely decorative, no doubt about it, and if you feel bold enough and want to go wild you can even use it as an extra-large necklace. It will not go unnoticed.

A striking and joyful extra large decorative vintage pendant or medallion from the Kuchi nomad group inhabiting large areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is used hanging in their tents both as a protecting amulet and as a distinctive badge. Made of pieces of cloth and embroidered threads of vivid colors, small beads and appliqués of great colors and metal pendants. There are extremely decorative, no doubt about it, and if you feel bold enough and want to go wild you can even use it as an extra-large necklace. It will not go unnoticed.

A superb antique and huge main beam of a Berber traditional tent or jaima from the tribe of the Zaïane. Made out of a single piece of solid cedarwood and featuring most interesting carved Berber decorative motifs meant to protect its dwellers from dangers such as the evil eye. Of a curved shape it would be supported on two pillars inserted in holes for that particular purpose in the beam to form the highest point of the tent. The whole structure would be then covered by a large piece of cloth made of different patches of flatwoven wool textiles and, in some occasions, leather. Charmingly obscured by smoke from the family fire. An extremely interesting piece, authentic, rare, enormously decorative and with a most appealing and undeniable tribal character. A piece not to be missed.

A great old long wooden pestle from Timbuktu in Mali. It features a fantastic engraved decoration.They are used in the Sahel and vast areas in sub-Saharan Africa to grind the millet in a wooden mortar by rythmically beating it with the long wooden pestle. Sometimes two people do that by beating in turn the millet inside the mortar in a captivating cadence. Beautiful patina. An outstanding ethnographic piece.

Simply superb big size old Mauritanian wooden mortar and pestle. They are used in the Sahel and vast areas in sub-Saharan Africa to grind the millet by rythmically beating it with the long wooden pestle. Sometimes two people do that by beating in turn the millet inside the mortar in a captivating cadence. Beautiful patina. An outstanding ethnographic piece not to miss.Pestle measure, 130 cm.

A charming old glass bottle of anis d’Alger Phénix from Algeria. Great to give that original decoration touch you have been longing ...

A truly fantastic old original Veto Sándor soda siphon bottle or seltzer bottle from Budapest (Hungary) sourced in Morocco. The 1938 glass bottle of a lovely green colr keeps the original glass tube inside. The metal cap dates from 1944. A great opportunity not to be missed.

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.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Small size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Small size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Big size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Big size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Big size.

A vintage tin box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a biscuit, chocolates or sweets box or a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Big size.

A Belgian vintage tin container box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Small size.

A Belgian vintage tin container box of Orientalist design found in Morocco. It was most likely a a tea caddy. Its design is certainly very appealing and though it shows pass of time and use signs it still fully retains all its charm and endless decorative possibilities. Small size.

A colorful enamelled couscous Moroccan plate. Great character and very decorative.

A great old Malian solid wood carved low bench or stool. Superb patina and very versatile.

An eye catching handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful green and different shades of browns or terracottta colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A charming handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful green and different shades of browns or terracottta colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A most attractive vintage lidded basket made of woven straw from the city of Guercif in Morocco. Great decoration in red and green. A sample of the richness of Moroccan crafts and of the skill of its basket makers. As versatile as you want it to be. 1960's

A joyful handled basket made of woven straw from the city of Guercif in Morocco. Great decoration in red and green. A sample of the richness of Moroccan crafts and of the skill of its basket makers. As versatile as you want it to be. 

A fantastic old earthenware big vessel -jabia- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to store water. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes and in this case also features high relief motives including a Hand of Fatima that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Magnificent patina enhanced by the sensual organic shapes that only female hands can mold. Authentic ancestral beauty!