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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?

A lovely 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 fucsia colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

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.

A lovely old earthenware water jug -guembura- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to transport 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 that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. In this case, of so much use, the designs have almost disappeared although the piece retains a magnificent patina enhanced by the sensual organic shapes that only female hands can mold. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A great vintage Moroccan nickel silver hamman bowl featuring a nice embossed decoration. It may serve for many purposes now. Large size. You decide!.

A stunning antique traditional Berber man leather and embroidery bag or -akrab- from the Moroccan Berber tribe of the Aït Morhad.  A scarce example, in a wonderful state and with an oustanding workmanship. A similar one can be seen in the Musée Tiskiwin in Marrakech (see page 53 of "L'art de la Parure sur l'itinerare Marrakech-Agadez-Tombouctou Marrakech", Tome I, by Bert Flint). A true gem.  

A charming set of three old Berber dolls. Each of them are made of a piece of bone lovely dressed in traditional peasant attires. 

An oustanding old tbal or drum from Mauritania. Its main body is made of a single piece of wood beautifully carved and decorated in black and red. Straps of leather are nicely intertwined to make a pair of handles and to secure the lower part to the piece hide tighly pulled on top of the drum. Some cracking on its surface add up to its overall appeal. Wonderful patina. A great piece.   

An old terracotta vessel from Mali. Its shape, particularly the neck, and it simple yet elegant engraved decoration would lead us to the style commonly referred to as Djenné or to Bankoni. A superb piece, well balanced and showing a high dexterity.