Tuareg Bella Talisman – Niger

Mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 12,6 (0.44 oz.); cm. 7,7 long (3.03”) x cm. 5,0 (1.96″) width. Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella tribe was formerly held in slavery by the Tuareg. You can see a similar piece on page 189 of “Africa Adorned” by Angela Fisher. Sold