Description

Tuareg silver tcherot amulet necklace with its original elements.
Enclosing Koranic verses or magic formulae, the amulet affords protection to its wearer.
Excellent patina, mid 20th century – Collected in Mali.

Dimensions tcherot : 6,5 x 7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/4″)
Length of strand: 52 cm (20″)

NOTE: for similar tcherot please see : ” Art of Being Tuareg” edited by K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran pp. 199

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