Tuareg Leather Bag Known As Arreg - Southern Algeria, Niger, Late 19th Early 20th Century

Tuareg leather bag called arreg - Southern Algeria, Niger, late 19th early 20th century This bag comes from the inheritance of Aimée Wintzer née Collart, who lived in Algeria and Congo where she owned a factory around 1910. Trapezoid-shaped leather bag with a semi-circular flap. The presentation face is decorated with 4 circular appliques of white leather, a diamond and a triangle also in white leather and adorned with traditional Tuareg symbols. From the base of the bag hang numerous fringes and leather bands. The handle is made of a braided leather strap held by large braided leather buttons. The strap divides into 3, ending with fringes and leather bands. A very fine example of the art of leatherwork of the Targui people. Three leather pouches from the same provenance are included. Total length 91cm Weight approximately 1kg For two similar examples, one from the early 20th century, the other before 1892, see inventory number 74.1962.0.1422 and 71.1892.25.8 (Musée du quai Branly, Paris)