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Other Talismans
Old Berber Amulet – Quran Surah – South Morocco
Silver. Gr. 14,0 (0.49 oz.); cm. 7,0 high x cm. 3,9 width (2.76″ x 1.54″).
The Tagmout (the centerpiece of a necklace or of a fibulae) is an amulet of…
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Old Berber Talisman – KITAB – Mauritania
Mid 20th century. Silver on brass sheet. Gr. 55,5 (1.96 oz.); cm. 6,0 high x cm. 5,0 width (2.36″ x 1.97″).
The Kitab has the form of a metal box (rectangle or square) and often has a sheet…
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Old Berber Amulet – “Gates of Paradise” – South Morocco
Early to mid 20th century. Silver. Gr. 14,7 (0.52 oz.); cm. 6,2 high x cm. 5,0 width (2.44″ x 1.97″).
Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously…
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Old Large Coptic Cross – Amhara Tribe – Northen Ethiopia
Tribal metal (low titer silver alloy). Cm. 9,3 x cm. 7,0 (3.66 x 2.76 Inches); gr. 21,9 (0.77 oz.).
Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn around the neck as their…
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Old Coptic Cross – Maria Theresa Thaler, Northen Ethiopia
Mid 20th century. Silver. Cm. 4,9 x cm. 3,9 (1.93 x 1.54 Inches); grams 32,5 (1.15 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides.
The Maria Theresa Thaler is probably one of…
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Other Objects, Other TalismansOld Tuareg Buckle – Tent Talisman – Niger
79,95€Mid 20th century. Iron, copper, aluminium. Grams 271,4 (9.57 oz.). Cm. 15,3 high x cm. 19,3 width (6.02″ x 7.06″).
These talismans were used as buckles to secure the luggage to…
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Old Coptic Cross – Shewa Region, Northen Ethiopia
Mid 20th century. Silver. Cm. 5,5 x cm. 3,5 (2.17 x 1.38 Inches); grams 21,9 (0.77 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides.
Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn…
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Other TalismansOld Berber Amulet – TAGMOUT – South Morocco
110,00€Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel. Gr. 33,4 (1.18 oz.); cm. 4,5 high x cm. 4,0 width (1.77″ x 1.57″).
The Tagmout (the centerpiece of a necklace or of a…
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Fine Tuareg Bella Talisman – Niger
Metal on leather; grams 45,4 (1.60 oz.); cm. 10,0 high x cm. 6,0 width (3.94″ x 2.36″).
Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella tribe was…
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Fine Tuareg Bella Talisman – Niger
Metal on leather; grams 18,7 (0.66 oz.); cm. 6,5 high x cm. 4,8 width (2.56″ x 1.89″).
Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella…
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Other Talismans
Old Coptic Cross – Shewa Region, Northen Ethiopia
Mid 20th century. Silver. Cm. 6,1 x cm. 4,3 (2.40 x 1.69 Inches); grams 16,7 (0.59 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides.
Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn…
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Old Ring Talisman – HRKMO – Axum, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Mid 20th century. Silver alloy with gold wash; gr. 43,2 (1.52 oz.); diameter cm. 3,2 (1.26″); cm. 0,8 depth (0.31″). Excellent conditions.
These elaborate heavy rings are Christians talismans. They are…
