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African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s

$950
£722.81
€832.83
CA$1,348.70
A$1,446.92
CHF 776.10
MX$17,420.68
NOK 9,783.61
SEK 8,921.29
DKK 6,222.32

About the Item

Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box. Rectangular form Islamic Tuareg Jewelry Box. Gorgeous Islamic jewelry treasure trinket box handcrafted in Mauritania Africa. The silver is finely chased and hammered with intricate geometric tribal designs and apply and inlaid into the ebony wood. Dimensions: Height 4 in x Depth 4.5 in x Width 8.7 in. Circa 1950. Provenance: From a private collection of Islamic metalwork in Beverly Hills California.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 8.7 in (22.1 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SWB1251stDibs: LU906843458552

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