After leather, wood is perhaps the most important
material in Saharan life, and is used for poles in the
nomadsí tents on which are hung bags, saddles,
bed frames, cups, milking bowls, spoons, mortars
and pestles. It is also used to secure a wall mat
that is placed around the bed. The intricate carved
geometric designs indicate that these are prestige
pieces intended to embellish the tent.
41"H x 6.5"D x 1.25"D
After leather, wood is perhaps the most important
material in Saharan life, and is used for poles in the
nomadsí tents on which are hung bags, saddles,
bed frames, cups, milking bowls, spoons, mortars
and pestles. It is also used to secure a wall mat
that is placed around the bed. The intricate carved
geometric designs indicate that these are prestige
pieces intended to embellish the tent.
41"H x 6.5"D x 1.25"D
