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OLD Africa Handmade Tent Stake Nomadic Tuareg People Protective Grid Pattern EUC

$ 3.16

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent condition for its age. There are cracks but the stake is very solid and would still hold its corner of the tent. Wood is faded and dry.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Tribe: Tuareg
  • Color: Brown
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Material: Wood

    Description

    Antique African Nomadic Tent Stake
    By the Taureg People
    Features Diamond Grid Pattern = Symbol of Protection
    Excellent ANTIQUE condition - have no idea of age.  It is handmade and there are lots of imperfections. The head actually has a partial crack in it but it would still hold a tent corner.
    Almost 15" long by 6" wide at the head.
    The light color wood has grid marks - common symbol for protection.
    Provenance can be provided - it, already of a vintage age, was presented to E---- H------, a state department employee when he served in Africa around 1950.
    Shipping is as fast as I can via USPS Priority or FedEx double-bubble wrapped in a padded box (
    total weight of 1 pounds 2 ounces).
    Contact me with any questions. No smoking in our facility and the dogs are not allowed in the eBay workroom!
    This sale goes 90% to the old geezer dogs in our facility and 10% to Journey's End Animal Sanctuary here in Florida!