Old Tuareg / Bella Silver & Coral Amulet Necklace – Niger

Silver and coral. Weight: approx. 20 g (0.71 oz). Silver chain length: approx. 56 cm (22.05 in).

An attractive old Tuareg / Bella amulet necklace from Niger, combining an openwork silver pendant with coral beads and a silver chain.

The pendant has a finely worked geometric structure, with a circular upper element, symmetrical openwork decoration and engraved linear and geometric motifs. Four coral drops hang from the lower edge, while two additional coral beads connect the pendant to the chain. A small central pendant completes the composition.

The combination of silver, coral and strongly symmetrical geometric forms is characteristic of Saharan jewelry traditions. The contrast between the bright metal and deep red coral gives the necklace a particularly striking appearance.

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