Mid 20th century. Front side manufactured from silver sheet, rear side of copper sheet; cm. 8,2 x 8,6 (3.22" x 3,38") - gr. 32,1 (oz. 1.13). 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...
Silver, ebony; cm. 9,5 width x 8,2 high (3.74″ x 3,22″) – gr. 67,1 (oz. 2.34). 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 the Garamantes,...
Silver (gr. 30,0- 1.06 oz). Size: cm. 5,8 x 4,6. This style of pendant, called Boghdad, is decorated with incised lines and soldered beads. This piece probably comes from the area of Walata and Trarza. Silver (gr. 30,0- 1.06 oz). Size: cm. 5,8 x 4,6. This style of pendant, called Boghdad,...
19th century. Silver. Gr. 25,2 (0.89 oz.); cm. 7,4 x 6,7 (2.91’’ x 2.64"). This talisman reveals the perfect mastery of the Jewish Berber artisans. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to...
Early 20th century. Silver, blue glass. Gr. 10,8 (oz. 0.38) Cm. 8,9 (3.50”) high x cm. 6,0 (2.36”) width. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period between 9000 and...
Early to mid 20th century. Cm. 10,8 high (4.2") x cm. 4,9 width (1.9"); gr. 62,1 (2.18 oz.) Thungbubiel is worn by esteemed Lobi men at festivals and funerals. A similar example on page 143 of "Africa Adorned" by Angela Fisher. Early to mid 20th century. Cm. 10,8 high (4.2") x...
Early to mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 143,1 (5.05 oz.); cm. 11,3 width x 4,2 high (3.30" x 2.75"). Collected in Mali, probably made in Yemen. These items often contain small scrolls with prayers or magical-religious formulas. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and...
Mid 20th century. Approx. cm. 18,5 high (7.28 Inches) x cm. 12,8 width (5.03 Inches). These talismans are hung inside the tent. The triangle is a protection against evil eye; the shell is related to female fertility. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and...
20th century. Silver alloy. Gr. 58,3 (2.05 oz); Cm. 12,4 high (4.88”) x cm. 7,3 width (2.87”). The salamander is not afraid nor water nor fire. Reborn from its ashes. The salamander is a symbol of the birth, life and rebirth. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world...
Shells, glass beads, bronze and leather. Gr. 31,6 (1.11 oz); Cm. 11,0 (4.33”) high x cm. 4,0 (1.57”) width. The Khomissar is a stylized form of the Hand of Fatima. Sold Shells, glass beads, bronze and leather. Gr. 31,6 (1.11 oz); Cm. 11,0 (4.33”) high x cm. 4,0 (1.57”) width. The...
