Tcherot Talismans

Tcherot n. 10 – Niger

1960'-1970'. Engraved silver on brass sheet; gr. 27,0 (0.95 oz.). Cm. 7,0 high x cm. 5,9 width (2.75” x 2.32"). Outstanding piece.   The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of the kingdom of...

Tcherot n. 09 – NigerTcherot n. 09 – Niger

1960'-1970'. Front side manufactured from silver alloy sheet, rear side of coppersheet; silver decorations, carnelian and agate rings (tanfouk). Cm.7,2 high x cm. 10,0 width (2.83” x 3.93"); gr. 46,2 (1.62 oz.). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably...

Tcherot n. 08 – NigerTcherot n. 08 – Niger

1 960-1970. Metal talisman box covered in decored leather, carnelian bead, glass beads. Cm. 9,2 high x cm. 8,5 width (3.62” x 3.34”); gr. 57,7 (2.03 oz.). Exquisite work. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient...

Tcherot n. 06 – Niger

1960-1970. Metal talisman box covered in leather decored with incised silver plaques fixed by means of silver and copper spherical studs. Venetian bead. Cm. 9,3 high x cm. 7,8 width (3.66” x 3.07”); gr. 82,1 (2.89 oz.). Exquisite work. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the...

Tcherot n. 05 – NigerTcherot n. 05 – Niger

Mid 20th century. Front side manufactured from silver sheet, rear side of brass sheet. Cm.7,02 high x cm. 8,0 width- 2.75” x 3.14"- Signed piece. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the...

Berber Talisman – KITAB – MauritaniaBerber Talisman – KITAB – Mauritania

Mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 23,4 (0,82 oz.). Cm. 5,0 high x cm. 4,3 width (1.96” x 1.69"). Excellent work These items often contain prayers and magical formulas written on parchment. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in...