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Small Hand‑Carved Tuareg Wooden Well Pulley – 18 cm × 12 cm
Small Hand‑Carved Tuareg Wooden Well Pulley – 18 cm × 12 cm
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Hand‑Carved Tuareg Wooden Well Pulley – Small (18 cm × 12 cm)
Discover an authentic, hand‑carved Tuareg wooden pulley, once used to draw water from desert wells in Niger. This small size pulley, measuring approximately:
- Height: 7 1/8″ (18 cm)
- Width: 4 3/4″ (12 cm)
This genuine Nomad tent support column accessory is in good vintage condition, showing the natural wear, slight damages, and distinctive age cracks that only decades of Saharan use can impart.
Rich Tuareg Heritage & Cultural Significance
The Tuareg people renowned nomads of the Sahara crafted functional art like this pulley to support their caravan lifestyle. Mounted over desert wells, these wooden pulleys enabled nomads to draw water deep from the earth, reflecting both ingenuity and tribal artistry.
Also known as Tuareg Tent Poles, Tuareg Support Columns, or simply Tuareg Posts, carved wooden pieces like this carry subtle tribal symbolism. Designs often incorporate traditional Tuareg motifs, echoing their long history of craftsmanship in mediums such as leather, jewelry, and swordwork.
Craftsmanship of Tuareg Wooden Tent Posts
Hand‑shaped from local wood in Niger, this pulley embodies the same artisanal techniques used across Tuareg wooden tent posts. The carver employed simple tools to carve functional forms, while preserving the raw character of the material. The cracks and patina testify to harsh desert conditions and decades of service.
About the Tuareg Tribe
The Tuareg are a culturally rich Berber society spread across Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Senegal, and beyond. Known historically for their camel caravans and trans‑Saharan trade, they were documented as early as by Herodotus in northern Africa. Over centuries, they migrated southward, adapting from nomadic life to settled communities, though they remain distinct from Arabic culture. Today many practice Islam, but their language, traditions, and artistry seen in leatherwork, ornate jewelry, and metal‑inlaid swords retain a unique identity.
This charming, carved wooden pulley is a piece of living history an artifact of Tuareg ingenuity and desert life, echoing centuries of Saharan craftsmanship.
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