TUREG WEST AFRICA ODDITY

Battara · 23rd November 2010, 03:22 AM

I recognize the work as Tureg, but the function -

Iain · 23rd November 2010, 04:53 PM

I believe these are sugar shears. Tea preparation is very important in Tuareg culture and I have read that well made shears were used to cut sugar slabs into individual servings.

Atlantia · 24th November 2010, 12:23 AM

The quality is amazing! Any help in the inscription?

24th November 2010, 12:23 AM	#3
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23rd November 2010, 03:22 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I recognize the work as Tureg, but the function -

23rd November 2010, 04:53 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	I believe these are sugar shears. Tea preparation is very important in Tuareg culture and I have read that well made shears were used to cut sugar slabs into individual servings.