Description

Tuareg amulet tassels necklace.
The amulet or tcherot, affords protection to its wearer.
Fine leatherwork adorns the amulet and small keys enhances its beauty.
Complete and authentic with usage patina.
Iwellemmeden Kel Denneg , Azawagh clans.
Collected in Niger.

Dimensions of amulet: 6 x 6,5 cm
Length of leather neck strands: 52 cm (20 1/2″)
Length of leather tassels: 10 cm (4″)

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