The Niger Bend | A Selection of Our Best Items |
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$30.00 Amulet with mirror
item #1657Nigeria - Yoruba 3 3/4 x 2 7/8" (9.5 x 7.3 cm) measurement without fringe | $225.00 Decorated amulet enclosure
item #653Niger - Tuareg This is an small old leather box with elaborate decoration all over, including a very intricately decorated flap closure. Although most of us would consider it to be useful as a wallet or a small purse, its purpose in Africa is to carry objects with a spiritual value to the wearer. The objects the box contains renders the entire item an amulet, to be worn by men, primarily for protection, worn around the neck as a necklace. Please click on the image to see 2 more similar amulets. They all measure - 10" to 10 1/2", not including the leather thong from which they are hung. |
$300.00 Fifth multiple bottle amulet
item #659Niger - Wodaabe Please click on the image for another view of this amulet. | $300.00 Fourth multiple bottle amulet
item #658Niger - Wodaabe Please click on the image for 2 more views of this amulet. |
$350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #287Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 21 3/4" diameter (55 cm) | $350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #429Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 19 1/2" diameter (49.5 cm) |
$350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #682Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 21 1/2" diameter (54.6 cm) | $350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #723Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 22" diameter (56 cm) |
$350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #975Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. 21" diameter (53 cm) | $350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #1005Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 21 1/4" diameter (54 cm) |
$350.00 Fulani hat - best large old
item #1415Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 20" diameter (51 cm) | $250.00 Fulani hat - best medium old
item #745Mali - Fulani This hat is the medium size version of the finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 18 1/2" diameter (47 cm) |
$150.00 Fulani hat - large
item #105Mali - Fulani 20 1/2" diameter (52 cm) | $150.00 Fulani hat - large
item #488Mali - Fulani 22 1/2" diameter (57 cm) |
$250.00 Fulani hat - large
item #817Mali - Fulani 21 1/2" diameter (54.6 cm) | $195.00 Fulani hat - large old
item #23Mali - Fulani 18 3/4" diameter (47.6 cm) |
$125.00 Fulani hat - large old
item #820Burkina Faso - Fulani This hat is a very nicely worn, old example of this type of hat. It was worn by a man just long enough to have become well aged but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, thus confirming its authenticity. 18 1/2" (47 cm) | $350.00 Fulani hat - large old most intricate designs
item #251Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. In fact the designs woven into this hat are extraordinarily intricate. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. Regrettably, though virtually perfect in every other regard the strap has been damaged and so is not complete. 20 5/8" diameter (52 cm) |
$450.00 Fulani hat - large old most intricate designs
item #767Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. In fact the designs woven into this hat are extraordinarily intricate. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 19" diameter (48 cm) | $395.00 Fulani hat - large old most intricate designs
item #1225Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. In fact the designs woven into this hat are extraordinarily intricate. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 19 3/8" diameter (49 cm) |
$395.00 Fulani hat - large old most intricate designs
item #1523Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. In fact the designs woven into this hat are extraordinarily intricate. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 20 1/4" diameter (51.4 cm) | $325.00 Fulani hat - large, old
item #437Mali - Fulani This hat is the largest and finest quality Fulani hat made in Mali. It is distinguished by the tightness of the weave of the straw and the patterns woven into it, unique to Malian Fulani hats. When new, the leather is red; the brown color of this leather is an indication of its age. This level of use confirms its authenticity although it is still in excellent condition. 19 1/2" diameter (49.5 cm) |
$75.00 Fulani hat - medium
item #359Mali - Fulani 16" diameter (41 cm) | $150.00 Fulani hat - old
item #18Mali - Fulani This hat is among the finest quality of any hat of this type. It was worn by a man just long enough to have become well aged but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, thus confirming its authenticity. The straw weave is tighter than the more commercial version, available elsewhere on this page, and there is a black design woven into the fiber. 12 5/8" diameter (32 cm) |
$150.00 Fulani hat - old
item #654Niger - Tuareg This hat is among the finest quality of any hat of this type. It was worn by a man just long enough to have become well aged but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, thus confirming its authenticity. The straw weave is tighter than the more commercial version, available elsewhere on this page, and there is a black design woven into the fiber. 14 3/4" diameter (37.5 cm) | $150.00 Fulani hat - old, feathers
item #825Mali - Fulani This hat is among the finest quality of any hat of this type. It was worn by a man just long enough to have become well aged but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, thus confirming its authenticity. The straw weave is tighter than the more commercial version, available elsewhere on this page, and feathers have been added. 18 1/2" diameter (47 cm) |
$295.00 Fulani hat - old, unique
item #399Mali - Fulani This hat is the only hat of this type that I have ever seen. It was custom-made for an individual and worn by him but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, just enough to confirm its authenticity. 18" diameter (46 cm) | $250.00 Fulani hat - old, unique
item #1733Mali - Fulani This hat is the only hat of this type that I have ever seen. It was custom-made for an individual and worn by him but not so much as to have destroyed the beauty of it, just enough to confirm its authenticity. 20 1/2" diameter (52 cm) |
$50.00 Fulani hat - woven leather top
item #203Mali - Fulani 15 3/8" diameter (39 cm) | $50.00 Fulani hat - woven leather top
item #1006Mali - Fulani 13 3/4" diameter (35 cm) |
$150.00 Fulani hat -large
item #436Mali - Fulani This hat is among the largest Fulani hats made in Mali. The red color of the leather and the round conical knob "button" decorations are unique to Malian Fulani hats. 19" diameter (48 cm) | $125.00 Fulani hat -large
item #685Mali - Fulani This hat is among the largest Fulani hats made in Mali. The red color of the leather and the round conical knob "button" decorations are unique to Malian Fulani hats. 20" diameter (51 cm) |
$200.00 Large leather tassle
item #661Niger - Tuareg By itself it is difficult to determine how this was used. It can be attached to dwellings or at the end of cords used to tie horses or camels. It is 12" long. Please click on the image for another view of this unusual Tuareg decorative tassle. | $300.00 Multiple bottle amulet
item #655Niger - Wodaabe This is an intriguing variety of amulet. No two I have seen are ever the same. The bottles appear to have contained something but if they ever did I have not been able to determine what it was. When I have found these for sale they have always been empty. It is not uncommon that someone selling an item of spiritual value would remove the essential element of its spirituality. Please click on the image for two more views of this fine itme of tribal apparel. |
$25.00 Neckpurse - large
item #1655Nigeria - Yoruba 8 3/8 x 4 5/8" (21.3 x 13.6 cm) measurement without fringe | $20.00 Neckpurse - medium
item #1656Nigeria - Yoruba 6 5/8 x 5 7/8" (16.8 x 15 cm) measurement without fringe |
$250.00 Old leather pillow cover
item #364Niger - Tuareg These beautiful, one-of-a-kind, goat leather pillow covers are sold empty but in Africa would be filled with kapok or cotton or millet chaff and used primarily as cushions to support the Tuareg as the relax on their mats on the ground. | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #865Mali - Tuareg 17 x 22 1/2" wide (43 x 57 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #866Mali - Tuareg 19 x 20" wide (48.3 x 50.8 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #867Mali - Tuareg 19 x 20 1/4" wide (48.3 x 51.4 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #868Mali - Tuareg 19 x 20 1/4" wide (48.3 x 51.4 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #869Mali - Tuareg 21 x 21" wide (53.3 x 53.3 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #870Mali - Tuareg 21 x 20 1/2" wide (53.3 x 52 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #871Mali - Tuareg 22 x 22 3/4" wide (55.9 x 57.8 cm wide) |
$600.00 Saddle bag
item #872Mali - Tuareg 23 x 23" wide (58.4 x 58.4 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #873Mali - Tuareg 23 x 20 1/2" wide (58.4 x 52 cm wide) |
$175.00 Saddle bag
item #874Mali - Tuareg 24 x 24" (61 x 61 cm) | $395.00 Saddle bag
item #875Mali - Tuareg 24 x 21" wide (61 x 53.3 cm wide) |
$395.00 Saddle bag
item #876Mali - Tuareg 25 x 21" wide (63.5 x 53.3 cm wide) | $395.00 Saddle bag
item #877Mali - Tuareg 29 x 19 1/4" wide (73.7 x 48.9 cm wide) |
$150.00 Saddle bag
item #878Mali - Tuareg 18 1/2 x 19 1/2" wide (47 x 49.5 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #879Mali - Tuareg 17 x 22 1/2" wide (43.2 x 57.2 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #880Mali - Tuareg 19 x 18 1/2" wide (48.3 x 47 cm wide) | $395.00 Saddle bag
item #881Mali - Tuareg 20 x 23 1/2" wide (50.8 x 59.7 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #882Mali - Tuareg 24 x 21 1/2" wide (61 x 54.6 cm wide) | $300.00 Saddle bag
item #883Mali - Tuareg 29 x 21" wide (73.7 x 53.3 cm wide) |
$425.00 Saddle bag
item #884Mali - Tuareg 24 1/2 x 22" wide (62.2 x 55.9 cm wide) | $600.00 Saddle bag
item #885Mali - Tuareg 21 x 21" wide (53.3 x 53.3 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #886Mali - Tuareg 24 x 20" wide (61 x 50.8 cm wide) | $600.00 Saddle bag
item #887Mali - Tuareg 25 x 22 1/2" wide (63.5 x 57.2 cm wide) |
$450.00 Saddle bag
item #888Mali - Tuareg 30 x 21" wide (76.2 x 53.3 cm wide) | $450.00 Saddle bag
item #889Mali - Tuareg 31 x 20 1/4" wide (78.7 x 51.4 cm wide) |
$600.00 Saddle bag
item #894Mali - Tuareg 27 x 28" wide (68.6 x 71.1 cm wide) | $300.00 Sixth multiple bottle amulet
item #660Nigeria - Wodaabe Please click on the image for another view. |
$1500.00 Tasufra - largest camel saddle bag
item #905Mauritania - Mauritanian 58 x 24" wide (137 x 61 cm wide) | $300.00 Third multiple bottle amulet
item #657Niger - Wodaabe Please click on the image for another view. |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #890Mali - Tuareg 43 x 32" wide (109 x 81.3 cm wide) | $900.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #891Mali - Tuareg 51 x 27" wide (129.5 x 68.6 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #892Mali - Tuareg 52 x 34" wide (132 x 86.4 cm wide) | $1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #893Mali - Tuareg 52 x 34" wide (132 x 86.4 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #895Mali - Tuareg 37 x 24" wide (94 x 61 cm wide) | $1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #896Mali - Tuareg 39 x 30" wide (99 x 76.2 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #898Mali - Tuareg 42 x 25 1/2" wide (106.7 x 64.8 cm wide) | $1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #899Mali - Tuareg 43 x 29 1/2" wide (109 x 75 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #900Mali - Tuareg | $1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #901Mali - Tuareg 44 x 33" wide (112 x 84 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #902Mali - Tuareg 45 x 30 1/2" wide (114 x 77.5 cm wide) Without counting the top opening, the part standing up at the top, the length of this bag is 33" (84 cm). | $1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #903Mali - Tuareg 47 x 35 1/2" wide (119 x 90 cm wide) |
$1200.00 Very large camel saddle bag
item #904Mali - Tuareg 50 x 32 1/2" wide (127 x 82.6 cm wide) Without counting the top opening, the part standing up at the top, the length of this bag is 36" (91 cm). | $750.00 Wide camel saddle bag
item #897Mali - Tuareg 39 x 45 1/2" wide (99 x 115.6 cm wide) |
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