Description
Tuareg silver takafat bracelet from Niger.
The takafat is typically made of sheet silver alloy and has protruding edges.
Engraved with an overall geometric pattern.
Fits a small to medium size woman’s wrist.
Inner diameter: 6,7 cm (2 5/8″)
Exterior diameter: 8,7 cm (3 7/16″)
Weight: 20,33 g (.71 oz)
References:
Art of Being Tuareg, ed. by Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran, p. 204
Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg – Museum Rietberg Zürich, p. 75