Description
Tuareg amulet tcherot container in silver from the Hoggar region, Algeria.
Amulets of pyramidal or tiered design often enclose sacred inscriptions at each one of the levels.
Hand engraved in very fine detail and adorned with five ball elements, the workmanship is superb.
The tips have copper wire wrapping and the underside is tin plate brass.
Due to the abrasive nature of sand by its owner to polish the amulet, the surface has some striation marks.
Patinas of age and wear.
Height: 7,7 cm
Width: 8,3 cm