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Authentic Tuareg Wooden Tent Post – 36″ Forked Style

Authentic Tuareg Wooden Tent Post – 36″ Forked Style

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Authentic Tuareg Wooden Tent Pole - 36″ Forked Nomad Support Column

Elevate your décor with this 36″ (91 cm) hand‑carved Tuareg Tent Post, a striking statement piece rooted in Sahara nomad tradition. This forked support column, carved from Kenadja wood by skilled artisans of Niger/Mali, blends function and heritage into a unique art object.

  • Length: 36″ (91 cm)
  • Condition: Good vintage state with natural cracking, wear, and authentic patina
  • Material: Desert-sourced Kenadja wood
  • Use: Tent pole, saddle or bag hanger, interior décor accent

This forked Tigettewin post isn’t just décor, it’s a storytelling artifact. Each groove and weathered surface reflects life on the dunes and the resilience of Tuareg nomads. Built to hold saddle packs, mats, or garments, this Nomad tent support column bridges practical use and cultural poetics.

About the Tuareg & Their Craft

The Tuareg people resided across Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Nigeria, are desert-dwelling nomads renowned for their metalwork, leathercraft, and wooden artifacts. Their wooden tent posts, sometimes called Tuareg Tent Posts or Tent Poles, often feature symbolic Tibetan-like carving that denotes tribal identity and spiritual protection.

Crafted from Kenadja wood, these poles undergo a meticulous process: harvesting desert-hardened timber, hand-carving each fork, sanding to reveal grain, and finishing to enhance durability. Dubbed Tent Support Columns, these poles serve daily duty in traditional tents, displaying woven mats, pack saddles, or water flasks.

In Tuareg culture, artistry thrives beyond wood. Their leatherwork is celebrated, from supple saddlebags and camel gear to intricate leather tents. Silver jewelry adorned with Tifinagh symbols, Takoba swords with ornate hilts, metal saddle accents, all exemplify striking geometric elegance. Together, these artifacts speak of a people whose art champions resilience, utility, and desert beauty.

When you add this pole to your collection, you’re embracing centuries of Sahara nomadic heritage, a timeless blend of function, form, and cultural depth. Ideal for collectors of African tribal art or lovers of authentic nomad décor.

Explore more treasures from TribalGH’s collection of Tuareg art:
TribalGH Tuareg Artifacts Collection
TribalGH Handmade Jewelry Collection

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