Tuareg Bella Amulet – NigerTuareg Bella Amulet – Niger

Mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 14,3 (0.50 oz.); cm. 8,6 (3.38”) long, cm. 6,1 (2.40″) width.

Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella tribe was formerly held in slavery by the Tuareg.

Very interesting piece from an esthetic and anthropological point of view. You can see a similar piece on page 189 of “Africa Adorned” by Angela Fisher.

Mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 14,3 (0.50 oz.); cm. 8,6 (3.38”) long, cm. 6,1 (2.40″) width.

Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella tribe was formerly held in slavery by the Tuareg.

Very interesting piece from an esthetic and anthropological point of view. You can see a similar piece on page 189 of “Africa Adorned” by Angela Fisher.