1 / 7
Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
162
-
Tuareg sugar hammer, Central Sahara
Material: Silver.
See original version (French)
162
-
Tuareg sugar hammer, Central Sahara
Material: Silver.
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
Tuareg sugar hammer, Central Sahara
Material: Silver.
Provenance: Former Belgian private collection
Dimensions : L. 24 cm.
Elegant Tuareg silver sugar hammer, used to break up the sugar loaves that played an important part in Saharan tea ceremonies.
an important part of Saharan tea ceremonies. More than a simple
than a simple utensil, this type of object was a mark of prestige in Tuareg society.
Tuareg societies.
The example on display stands out for the finesse of its goldsmithing: balanced spherical ends
balanced spherical ends, engraved geometric motifs and a silhouette of great formal purity.
formal purity. The incised decorations, characteristic of Tuareg craftsmanship, bear witness to the expertise of the
inadan blacksmiths, the repositories of the desert's metalworking traditions.
Thanks to the quality of its workmanship and its remarkable state of preservation, this sugar hammer
is a fine example of the precious arts of the Sahara, where refined aesthetics accompany
everyday gestures and the rituals of hospitality.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like