An ornate vintage Tuareg lock made of brass with applied silver and copper plaques. It has detailed tribal decorative work on both the brass and the silver plaques, also engraved motifs on both sides. The maker’s signature is engraved on the back. 

A key is attached by a leather strap which unlocks the traditional mechanism. The craftsmanship of this piece is very fine. It is a high quality piece. A stunning unique collector’s item, rare! 

About Tuareg Locks

Tuareg people use a tamask n’asrou (lock and key) to secure their large leather bags containing personal possessions whilst travelling in the desert regions. These locks are often large and cumbersome with very intricate mechanisms and often more than one key is needed to unlock them. In fact, more complex mechanisms need 3 or 4 keys to be used in sequence in order to gain access. They are made by artisans specialising in this craft using silver, metal, copper, brass or aluminium and are highly decorative, often featuring engraved work.