19th century Tuareg sugar hammer
Brasswork is considered among the oldest activities in Algeria, dating back to the Middle Ages. During the Ottoman period, Algerian know-how was enriched with patterns and techniques. The manufacturing of Algerian brassware is centered in large cities in Algeria such as Algiers, Tlemcen, Constantine, and in the Sahara, Ghardaïa and Tindouf (Tuareg) especially. Necessary for daily life, copper objects are designed for a utilitarian purpose and decorated with patterns that signify their local beliefs, which explain the presence of a great civilization in Algeria.
Sugar hammer-Touareg- 19th century: This hammer was once used by the Tuareg to crush sugar which was in the form of bread, making its use in the form of pieces easier. Made by Tuareg blacksmiths, this metal object is decorated with chiseled geometric patterns, and has a suspension ring at its end.
Sugar hammer-Touareg- 19th century: This hammer was once used by the Tuareg to crush sugar which was in the form of bread, making its use in the form of pieces easier. Made by Tuareg blacksmiths, this metal object is decorated with chiseled geometric patterns, and has a suspension ring at its end.