AFRICAN MILK BOWL,Tuareg. An African carved wood milk bowl, the primitively carved vessel of domed shape with rounded heavy bottom, the exterior rim decorated with delicate symbols of arrows and "bird's feet" amidst double line incisions, leather loop handle inserted into side, with tribal restoration of handmade and hammered brass part and brass "S" staples. Late 19th/early 20th century. Cracks throughout. The Tuareg is an almost extinct Northern African nomadic tribe - 5 1/2 in. high x 8 7/8 in. diameter. Estimate $400-600
