TUREG WEST AFRICA ODDITY

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	#2
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23rd November 2010, 04:53 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	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.