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Other TalismansOld Coptic Cross – Maria Theresa Thaler, Northen Ethiopia
119,95€Silver. 4.8 × 4.0 cm (1.89 × 1.57 inches); Weight: 21.8 g (0.77 oz). This cross is decorated on both sides.
The Maria Theresa Thaler is one of the most famous…
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Tuareg Cross
Outstanding Old, Beautiful, Large Tuareg Silver Cross – Agadez, Niger
89,95€Silver. Weight: 15.4 g (0.54 oz). Dimensions: 10.0 × 6.3 cm (3.94″ × 2.48″). A beautiful, large, old piece.
The Tuareg live in one of the most inhospitable regions on Earth:…
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AnimistOld Lobi Talisman – Komé / Thungbubiel – Burkina Faso
185,00€Animal Bone and Leather. Weight: 53.8 g (1.90 oz); Height: 10.0 cm (3.94″) × Width: 4.9 cm (1.93″). Wonderful mahogany Patina.
This pendant, named “Komé”, was traditionally worn by great hunters…
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Other Talismans
Extra Fine Old Tuareg Bella-Ikelan Amulet – Niger
Silver grams 12,1 (0.43 oz.); cm. 6,8 high x cm. 5,5 width (2.68″ x 2.17″).
The Bella (or Bouillan) are an ethnic and social group that for centuries lived in a…
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Other TalismansOld Silver Amulet Ring Pendant – Tigray, Ethiopia
65,00€Silver grams 15,2 (0.54 oz.); diameter cm. 2,6 (1.02″).
The silver rings worn around the neck in Tigray, Ethiopia, are part of a deeply rooted cultural and spiritual tradition, although not…
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Tuareg CrossFine Tuareg Cross – Crip Crip – Niger
69,95€Silver high degree grams 16,4 (0.58 oz). Cm. 8,5 x 3,5 (3.35” x 1.38”).
The Tuareg live in one of the most inhospitable areas of the planet: the central part of…
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Tcherot TalismansOld Fine Tuareg Hoggar Talisman – TCHEROT – North West Niger
110,00€1970′. Silver on copper sheet, carnelian tanfouk ring, brass, leather grams 44,7 (1.58 oz.); cm. 7,1 high x cm. 7,3 width (2.80” x 2.87″). Beautiful engravings.
In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq),…
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Other TalismansOld Coptic Cross – Shewa Region, Northen Ethiopia
65,00€Silver. Cm. 5,2 x cm. 3,1 (2.05 x 1.22 Inches); grams 9,3 (0.33 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides.
Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn around the…
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AnimistGan Bronze Amulet – TORFAN – Burkina Faso
69,95€20th century. Bronze, leather. The Torfan has a diameter of cm. 10,2 (4.02″); Gr. 105,0 (3.70 oz.).
“The Torfan are spiritual entities that may have one or more heads (up to…
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Hand of Fatima
Old Large Tuareg Hand of Fatima – KHOMISSAR – Niger
Shells on multiple layers of hide. Cm. 11,2 width x cm. 8,0 high (4.41″ x 3.15″). Gr. 67,2 (2.37 oz).
The Tuareg place great importance on amulets and symbols. The Khomissar…
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African Currency, Animist
Old Large Dinka Pendant – “Orphan Money” – South Sudan
Copper and zinc alloy. Cm. 17,7 high (6.97 Inches); grams 106,8 (3.77 oz.).
These large copper pendants have a raised vertical section at the center, while the outer edge is embellished…
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Tuareg Cross
Beautiful Old Tuareg Cross – Iférouane – Niger
1960-70. Silver grams 24,0 (0.85 oz). Cm. 7,9 x 4,9 (3.11” x 1.93”).
The Tuareg live in one of the most inhospitable areas of the planet: the central part of the…
