Rare powder flask with geometric decoration, Algeria, Kabylia, late 19th century 
Circular in shape, flanked by two perforated suspension "wings" linked by a leather cord, the body topped by a cylindrical neck. In wood, carved with a geometric design of circles and semi-circles with broken lines, distributed around a central quatrefoil. A metal nail marks the center. 
Height: 19.5 cm 
Cracks, old restoration at the base with a metal band.

A Rare Algerian Wooden Powder Flask, late 19th century
Live Tuesday 2 July 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 292

Rare powder flask with geometric decoration, Algeria, Kabylia, late 19th century Circular in shape, flanked by two perforated suspension "wings" linked by a leather cord, the body topped by a cylindrical neck. In wood, carved with a geometric design of circles and semi-circles with broken lines, distributed around a central quatrefoil. A metal nail marks the center. Height: 19.5 cm Cracks, old restoration at the base with a metal band. A Rare Algerian Wooden Powder Flask, late 19th century

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€195
Buyer's premium
30%
Rare powder flask with geometric decoration, Algeria, Kabylia, late 19th century Circular in shape, flanked by two perforated suspension "wings" linked by a leather cord, the body topped by a cylindrical neck. In wood, carved with a geometric design of circles and semi-circles with broken lines, distributed around a central quatrefoil. A metal nail marks the center. Height: 19.5 cm Cracks, old restoration at the base with a metal band. A Rare Algerian Wooden Powder Flask, late 19th century
Sale Tuesday 2 July 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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