Tuareg Lock – Mali/Niger, mauritanie

This Tuareg padlock is a remarkable example of nomadic engineering and art from the Sahara and Sahel regions. Historically, these intricate devices were used by the nomadic Tuareg people to secure leather travel bags and wooden chests during caravan journeys The slot for the key is hidden within the assembly. Folding over the loops on the removable bottom secure the assembly in place. This lock open and close. Handcrafted of sturdy silver, copper brass, this collectible vintage African lock has classic Tuareg designs, representing the four directions for navigation, rare water sources, and decorative sconces. Collectible and intriguing one-of-a-kind African Tuareg tribal lock and key. AGE: 2000/2010 MATÉRIEL: brass iron TAILLE: 8.5 cm / 6.5 cm POIDS: 188 grammes .”only for united states of america