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The Malam's Briefcase
MTE announces the arrival from Niger of The Malam's Briefcase. The case contains two large zippered pockets, and three open pouches, attractive leather latches. Perfect for carrying tablet or laptop. The briefcases are made by Boubacar Moussa, leather artisan at Niger's National Museum of Niamey.
Profits from the sale of this item are donated to benefit the artists and artisans of the Republic of Niger.
Price: $100
Boubacar Moussa was born in 1962 in Malay (Madaoua) near Tahoua in the Republic of Niger. He completed the preparatory level of primary school there. He then moved to Niamey and enrolled in a training course in leather work (maroquinerie) with Monsieur Hachimou Abdou. He has worked as a leather worker specializing in briefcases since 1980 at the National Museum of Niamey.
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