A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.
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Very interesting tool. I am impressed with the idea of having such a tool and its function...It must be quite old?. Thanks for posting this item very nice indeed.
Tuareg sugar hammers are quite common and in use. the sugar is often a big hard lump (like the salt als well9 and has to be brought into small pieces to put into tea. I have seen this Utensil in use during my trips into the Sahara North of Timbuktu approx. 2003 and 2006. However, I have never ever seen such a beautiful one. It is extraordinary! Congratulations, it is an outstanding Piece.
I agree Eva (great to hear from you again - hope you are doing fine): this is a lovely example of a sugar hammer. I love the knobs! Last year I saw another one for sale at a market - unfortunately they can be quite pricey (which is totally justified) ...
I have tried to find a photo of the sugar hammers they used during our desert trips. I remember exactly how it looked like, but it means to look through some 4000 photos, and sorry, I just did not find it in the short time I was looking for it. But it was made of brass only and a lot less beautiful