
Description
Vintage African Tuareg red, black and brown leather bag with fringes.
A great old fringed leather bag from the Tuareg sourced in Mali.
Handcrafted by the Tuareg women in Mali Africa who are in charge of leatherworking.
They soak the leather and tan them with natural tannins and soften them with oil.
The colourful decoration uses natural dyes. great to hang as a decorative collectible tribal piece of art.
Circa 1940 Mali Africa.
Dimensions: Handle: 24in .
24 in. H without the handle x 18 in wide.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good
Dimensions:
Height: 24 in.
Width: 18 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Crossbody Bags
Origin: Mali
Materials: Leather
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A great old fringed leather bag from the Tuareg sourced in Mali.
Handcrafted by the Tuareg women in Mali Africa who are in charge of leatherworking.
They soak the leather and tan them with natural tannins and soften them with oil.
The colourful decoration uses natural dyes. great to hang as a decorative collectible tribal piece of art.
Circa 1940 Mali Africa.
Dimensions: Handle: 24in .
24 in. H without the handle x 18 in wide.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good
Dimensions:
Height: 24 in.
Width: 18 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Crossbody Bags
Origin: Mali
Materials: Leather
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; good
Buyer's Premium
20%
Antique African Tuareg Red Black and Brown Leather Bag
Estimate $430-$1,280
Starting Price
$260
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Heritage & Home: Antiques & Design Classics I
May 15, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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