Rare Tuareg Silver Amulet Aïr Mountains

Description

Rare Tuareg silver amulet from the Aïr mountains in Niger.
The silver sheet engraved in fine detail, has added copper, a metal believed to possess prophylactic properties.
Complete with its original twisted leather cord and tassels.
The leather back of such amulets often wear, so it is common to replace them, as is the case here, so as to preserve it.

Dimensions of amulet: 7,5 cm x 14,5 cm
Full length with leather cord: 62 cm

Reference: Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg, Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 47