Description
Tuareg brass amulet container of the Iwellemmeden Kel Ataram.
This Tuareg group or the people of the west, is from the region of Menaka in Mali.
This large amulet container embellished with a silver inset enhances its protective powers.
Hand etched patterns and repoussé work.
Age related wear and patina.
Length of strand: 112 cm (44″)
Dimensions of amulet: 9 x 12 cm (3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″)