Surya Rutten

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Rare set of 4 authentic antique Tuareg amulets “khumeysa” or “khomessa,” protective and fertility jewelry composed of 5 equally sized lozenges, in silver, alloy, or shells, with or without a leather mount.
Dimensions: 48x45x5 to 88x63x15 mm.
Total weight (including straps): 85 grams.
Cf. Jean Burner: Tuareg Jewelry; Fournel edition, 2011. Pages 172 to 181.

Rare lot de 4 authentiques anciennes amulettes touarègues "khumeysa" ou "khomessa", bijoux de protection et de fécondité composés de 5 losanges de taille égale, en argent, alliage ou coquillages, avec ou sans support de cuir.
Dimensions : 48x45x5 à 88x63x15 mm.
Poids total (lanières incluses) : 85 grammes.
Cf. Jean Burner : Bijoux touaregs ; éd. du Fournel, 2011. Pages 172 à 181.

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Metal, Leather, shellfish... - Amulet - (x4) Tuareg Niger

Total weight: 85 g

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