Desert Moon Ornament
The Holiday Collection
Fill your home with meaning these holidays, with a symbol of solidarity, empowerment and hope. All 24 ornaments in the MADE51 Holiday Collection are handcrafted by refugees, and tell the story about the cultural heritage of its maker.
Desert Moon Ornament
Crafted by Malian refugees living in Niger
This Desert Moon ornament highlights the impressive heritage techniques of the Tuareg. For these nomadic pastoralists who traditionally inhabit a vast area in the Sahara Desert, the moon is a symbol of protection and prosperity.
Made in partnership with UNHCR
About the craftsmanship
The traditionally nomadic Tuareg of northern Mali are renowned for their fine craftsmanship. In the Tuareg culture, artisans belong to a heredity ‘closed’ caste which includes blacksmiths, leatherworkers, and jewellers – they are artisans at birth. As a result, Tuareg pieces carry the motifs of countless generations, and serve as a repository of Tuareg heritage and culture.
Also available in a set of three ornaments in the Celestial Trio
Size:
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8 cm x 6 cm
Materials:
- Nickel
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and colour.
Worldwide Shipping
All Holiday Collection ornaments are dispatched from the US, Austria, or Hong Kong, depending on where you are. We offer worldwide shipping.