Tuareg Hoggar Talisman – TERAOUT – Algeria
Mid 20th century. Silver on iron sheet; copper decorations. Approx. cm. 17,0 (6.69”) high x cm. 14,0 (5.51”) width; gr. 100,6 (3.55 oz.). A genuine and old Taraout from Tuareg Hoggar, Algeria. These rare elaborate talismans were worn by women of noble birth. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area,...