Tuareg Silver Amulet Container

Description

Tuareg silver amulet container.
Enclosing verses from the Koran or sand from the Sahara, the tcherot protects its wearer and brings good fortune.
Original hand-forged iron suspension loops.
Iwellemmeden Kel Denneg , Azawagh clans, Niger and Mali.

Dimensions: 6,5 cm x 6,5 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4″)

Reference: Bijoux touaregs, Art et bijoux ancients du Sahel et du Sahara au Niger, Jean Burner, ed. Fournel (2011), p. 144-147