20th century. Silver and copper gr. 221,8 (7.82 oz.); cm. 16,7 high x cm. 16,4 width (6.57” x 6.45"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are called “Taraout” in...
1960'-1970'. Tribal metal on copper sheet, carnelian and glass rings (khroub) gr. 43,7 (1.54 oz.); cm. 7,5 high x cm. 9,5 width (2.95” x 3.74"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are called...
Wooden chest, decorated with brass and iron plaques, fixed by means of copper spherical studs. Cm. 12,0 high x cm. 20,0 width x cm. 11,3 depth (4.72” x 7.87″ x 4.45”). Excellent condition, beautiful patina. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the...
Shells on multiple layers of hide; mirrors, plastic elements. Cm. 9,1 width x cm. 8,8 high (3.58" x 3.46"). Gr. 44,4 (1.57 oz). The leather rope is included in the price. The Khomissar, in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye and, being made of...
Extra fine camel leather quality. Approx. cm. 135,0 width x 105,0 width (53.15” x 41.34”). Perfect conditions, beautiful Tuareg geometric designs (permanent ink). 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...
Leather Gris-gris, silver tuareg cross grams 40,3 (1.42 oz.); cm. 19,0 high x cm. 8,0 width (7.48" x 3.15″). 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...
Steel blade, handle in bronze, copper, ebony and aluminum, fine leather scabbard. Cm. 27,8 in length (10.94″); the blade is cm. 16,2 in length (2.28″). 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...
Silver, wool grams 33,6 (1.18 oz). Each cross is cm. 7,0 x 4,1 (2.75” x 1.61”). What is the history of the Tuareg Cross? What is its origin? What is its significance? It’s impossible to give definitive and unambiguous answers: we are in Africa, where everything is always true and possible. According to the “official collection” of the...
Steel blade, beautiful braided leather scabbard. Without fringes cm. 35,0 in length (13.78″); the blade is cm. 22,5 in length (8.86″). 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...
1970'. Tribal metal, agate and carnelian rings (khroub) gr. 71,7 (2.52 oz.); cm. 8,8 high x cm. 9,2 width (3.46” x 3.62"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are called “Taraout”...
