Metal - Amulet - (x3) Tuareg Niger

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Lot of three Touareg cruciform amulets from Niger in a finely worked metal alloy, including a Zinder ténéyelt cross that can be worn as a ring (inner Ø 19 mm; 70 × 25 × 9 mm) and two rarer crosses, Taghmert and Takadenda (Tahoua), approximately 58 × 31 × 12 mm and 51 × 28 × 12 mm, total weight 53 g.

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Set of 3 cruciform amulets "teneghelt" Tuareg of Niger, in a finely worked alloy:
- 1 traditional Zinder cross "ténéyelt" , able to be worn as a ring (inner diameter 19 mm): 70 x 25 x 9 mm ;
- 2 rare crosses "Taghmert" and "Takadenda" (Tahoua) of about 58 x 31 x 12 and 51 x 28 x 12 mm respectively.
Total weight: 53 grams.

Set of 3 cruciform amulets "teneghelt" Tuareg of Niger, in a finely worked alloy:
- 1 traditional Zinder cross "ténéyelt" , able to be worn as a ring (inner diameter 19 mm): 70 x 25 x 9 mm ;
- 2 rare crosses "Taghmert" and "Takadenda" (Tahoua) of about 58 x 31 x 12 and 51 x 28 x 12 mm respectively.
Total weight: 53 grams.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
Metal
Total weight
53 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Tuareg
Country of origin
Niger
Indigenous object name
Ténéleyt
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
(x3) Tuareg Niger
Sold by
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Objects sold
96.3%
Private

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