Vintage Tuareg Leather Tent Cushion, 1960s

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Unique antique vintage Tuareg sealed leather tent cushion, consisting of 3 reddish, ochre leather panels with multi-colored pigment decorations and … Read more Unique antique vintage Tuareg sealed leather tent cushion, consisting of 3 reddish, ochre leather panels with multi-colored pigment decorations and turquoise leather elements on the front and 7 decorated panels on the back. The end panels are in lighter contrasting tones, decorated with beautiful hand-painted overlaid geometric patterns and circles in the characteristic Tuareg red, turquoise green and black tones. Black leather fringes sewn to each end. Wear, commensurate with age, is shown in the photos and confirms the authenticity of the piece. A truly incredible finish. Originally a tent cushion, makes an unusual eye-catching wall hanging, an exceptional collector's item. History: The Tuareg people are a large Berber ethnic confederation. They primarily inhabit the Sahara in a vast area stretching from the far southwest of Libya to southern Algeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Beautiful patina, one of a kind, circa 1960. See less