Tuareg Leather Pillow Cover or Adafor, Niger

Description

This vibrant and lavishly decorated traditional Tuareg leather cushion or “adafor”is made of goatskin. Designs have been cut out of leather and embroidered as well as drawn. 
As is customary, men prepare and tan the skin used to elaborate their goods and the women affix all detail decoration such as cut out patterns, fringes, embroidery, etc. The designs are passed down from generation to generation with extreme attention given to detail.
The pillow is filled through a small slit at the end that could be sewn closed or not. 
Very good condition, handmade – Collected in the region of Agadez, Niger. 
* Pillow filler not included.

Length: 74 cm (29 inches) without fringes
Width:  29 cm (14 inches
Fringes measure 20 cm (8″) on either side