Surya Rutten

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Lot of 2 superb antique Tuareg crosses from Niger, in solid silver finely worked:
- 1 cross from Iférouane (Ferwan), 72x36 mm, 10 grams, decorated with fine engravings on both sides;
- 1 cross from Tahoua (Tawa), 68x45 mm, 9.6 grams, openworked and decorated on the front.
Nice patina of use. Authentic antique jewelry collected in Niger circa 2002.
See Burner, Jean: Bijoux touaregs; ed. du Fournel, 2011; pp. 50-63.

Lot de 2 superbes anciennes croix touarègues du Niger, en argent massif finement ouvragé :
- 1 croix d'Iférouane (Ferwan), 72x36 mm, 10 grammes, décorée de fines gravures recto-verso ;
- 1 croix de Tahoua (Tawa), 68x45 mm, 9,6 grammes, ajourée et décorée au recto.
Belle patine d'usage. Authentiques bijoux anciens collectés au Niger ca. 2002.
Cf. Burner, Jean : Bijoux touaregs ; ed. du Fournel, 2011 ; pp. 50-63.

Silver - Pendant - Cross (x2) Tuareg Niger

Total weight: 20 g

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Two ancient silver Tuareg crosses from Niger, total weight about 20 g, comprising one Iférouane (Ferwan) cross 72×36 mm weighing 10 g with fine engravings on both sides, and one Tahoua (Tawa) cross 68×45 mm weighing 9.6 g, openwork and engraved on the front, in very good condition with light wear, authentic Tuareg Teneghelt, sold without a stand.

Silver - Pendant - Cross (x2) Tuareg Niger

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