Catégorie : Art and craftmanship

Neolithic pottery in the Algerian Sahara

La poterie néolithique du Sahara

Publié le 13 January 2025 par kelly • No Comments

The Saharan region, particularly in the Algerian Sahara, is a place rich in history where man has adapted to his environment since the Neolithic period. During this period, they developed techniques such as agriculture, animal husbandry and rock art. Among these innovations, pottery played a central role in the evolution of human societies, particularly among […]

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Tuareg craftsmanship: ancestral know-how

artisanat touareg

Publié le 21 October 2024 par kelly • No Comments

Tuareg craftsmanship is a true reflection of the culture and ancestral traditions of the Tuareg people, who live mainly in the Algerian Sahara, Mali and Niger. This unique know-how, handed down from generation to generation, encompasses the creation of utilitarian and decorative objects, from silver jewellery to camel saddles. The craftsmen, often called blacksmiths, occupy […]

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Teneghelt or the Agadez cross: symbol of the Tuaregs of the Sahara

Teneghelt ou croix d’Agadez

Publié le 6 June 2024 par kelly • No Comments

The Teneghelt, or Agadez cross, is undoubtedly the most emblematic piece of jewellery of the Saharan Berbers, particularly made by the Tuareg of the Algerian and Nigerian Sahara. This ancient piece of jewellery, handed down from generation to generation, is a true Tuareg symbol. An ancient piece of Tuareg jewellery Traditionally created by craftsmen in […]

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Rock art in the heart of the Algerian Sahara

Art rupestre à la Tadrart

Publié le 13 April 2024 par kelly • No Comments

The rock art of the Sahara is a fascinating testimony to the creativity and life of ancient peoples. Mainly concentrated in the Tassili n’Ajjer in Algeria and the Tadrart Acacus in Libya, this art is made up of numerous engravings and paintings. Unlike the Palaeolithic rock art found in the deep caves of the Franco-Cantabrian […]

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