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Open cuff bracelet in solid silver with a central dark wood inlay, crafted by Touareg artisans in the Sahara (Niger region), weight about 54 g, dating from circa 1960–1980.
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Ethnic cuff bracelet in solid silver with wood inlay – Tuareg craftsmanship – Sahara – 20th century
Elegant solid-silver cuff bracelet, made according to the artisanal tradition of the Tuareg people of the Sahara Desert.
This piece features a wide band of hammered silver, finely hand-engraved with traditional geometric motifs reminiscent of dunes and caravan routes. In the center is a rectangular inlay of dark wood (probably ebony or African wood), creating an aesthetic contrast typical of Saharan nomadic metalwork.
Tuareg jewelry is traditionally crafted by smith-artisans known as Inadan, renowned for their ancestral mastery in working silver.
Characteristics :
Type : open cuff bracelet
Material : solid silver (tested), wood inlay
Weight : approximately 54 g
Decoration : traditional hand-engraved geometric patterns
Marking : letter “A” engraved inside (probable artisan mark)
Stamp : no official hallmark visible
Origin probable : Saharan region (Niger / Mali / southern Algeria)
Period : mid to late 20th century (circa 1960-1980)
Condition :
Very good overall condition with natural silver patina. Slight signs of wear consistent with age and artisanal fabrication. The central wood inlay shows small natural irregularities and a slight hollow, characteristic of an organic material and handcrafted work.
Ethnic cuff bracelet in solid silver with wood inlay – Tuareg craftsmanship – Sahara – 20th century
Elegant solid-silver cuff bracelet, made according to the artisanal tradition of the Tuareg people of the Sahara Desert.
This piece features a wide band of hammered silver, finely hand-engraved with traditional geometric motifs reminiscent of dunes and caravan routes. In the center is a rectangular inlay of dark wood (probably ebony or African wood), creating an aesthetic contrast typical of Saharan nomadic metalwork.
Tuareg jewelry is traditionally crafted by smith-artisans known as Inadan, renowned for their ancestral mastery in working silver.
Characteristics :
Type : open cuff bracelet
Material : solid silver (tested), wood inlay
Weight : approximately 54 g
Decoration : traditional hand-engraved geometric patterns
Marking : letter “A” engraved inside (probable artisan mark)
Stamp : no official hallmark visible
Origin probable : Saharan region (Niger / Mali / southern Algeria)
Period : mid to late 20th century (circa 1960-1980)
Condition :
Very good overall condition with natural silver patina. Slight signs of wear consistent with age and artisanal fabrication. The central wood inlay shows small natural irregularities and a slight hollow, characteristic of an organic material and handcrafted work.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
54 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Tuareg
Country of origin
Niger
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