Silver, Metal, Put - Amulet - Tuareg Kel-Aïr Niger

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Traditional Nigerien Touareg Tchérot amulet from the Kel-Aïr, an argent (silver alloy) pendant with repoussé motifs, measuring 95 x 80 x 9.5 mm, weighing 68 g, featuring a ferrous back and a leather strap, in good used condition.

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Superb ancient traditional amulet “tchérot” of the Kel-Aïr Tuaregs of Niger, made of a silver alloy with repoussé decorative motifs, back in ferrous metal and a leather strap. Pendant dimensions: 95 x 80 x 9.5 mm. Total weight: 68 grams. Cf. Jean Burner: Tuareg Jewelry. Ed. du Fournel, 2011; pp. 122-171.

Superb ancient traditional amulet “tchérot” of the Kel-Aïr Tuaregs of Niger, made of a silver alloy with repoussé decorative motifs, back in ferrous metal and a leather strap. Pendant dimensions: 95 x 80 x 9.5 mm. Total weight: 68 grams. Cf. Jean Burner: Tuareg Jewelry. Ed. du Fournel, 2011; pp. 122-171.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
Put, Metal, Silver
Total weight
68 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Tuareg
Country of origin
Niger
Indigenous object name
Tchérot
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
Tuareg Kel-Aïr Niger
Width
8 cm
Length
9.5 cm
Sold by
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969
Objects sold
93.65%
Private

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