Tcherot Talismans

Old Tuareg Talisman – TCHEROT – Mali

Tribal metal, carnelian and glass rings (khroub) gr. 46,9 (1.65 oz.); cm. 9,5 high x cm. 10,3 width (3.74” x 4.05"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are...

Old Tuareg Talisman – TCHEROT – Azawagh, Niger

1970'. Engraved silver sheet on brass, copper, silver studs. Grams. 53,2 (1.88 oz.); cm. 8,0 high x cm. 7,0 width (3.15” x 2.76"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these...

Fine Tuareg Talisman – TCHEROT – Mali

1960'-1970'. Tribal metal on copper sheet, carnelian and glass rings (khroub) gr. 43,7 (1.54 oz.); cm. 7,5 high x cm. 9,5 width (2.95” x 3.74"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger,...

Old Tuareg Talisman – TCHEROT – Mali

1970'. Tribal metal, agate and carnelian rings (khroub) gr. 71,7 (2.52 oz.); cm. 8,8 high x cm. 9,2 width (3.46” x 3.62"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while...

Old Tuareg Talisman – TCHEROT – Azawagh, Niger

In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are called “Taraout” in Algeria, “Takardé” in Mali and “Kitab” in Mauritania. The Tcherot often has...