Description

Tuareg hair ring or talhakimt from Niger.
Made of silver and inset with a piece of green glass, this old talhakimt has a wonderful patina from wear and usage.
Mid 20th century.

Length: 35 cm
Width: 20mm
Weight: 8,3 g

About the Tuareg:
Artistically, the Tuareg do not produce any masks or figures, instead they create an impressive world of traditional, abstract, beautiful and functional objects of leather, wood, clay and metal. Much Tuareg art is in the form of jewelry, leather tent panels, curtain, large camel bags, elaborate teapots and sugar hammers, metal saddle adornments as well as finely crafted swords.  The Tuareg possess great skill to finely decorate and ingeniously convert everyday utilitarian objects distinguishable by their uniqueness, elaborate detail, and profound mysticism their jewelry is worn and appreciated and worn for its protective against the evil eye.