Tuareg Leaf Dangle Earrings Azawagh

Description

Tuareg leaf dangle earrings from the Azawagh region that lies in areas of Mali and Niger.
One of the styles of earring that women of the Iwellemmenden Kel Denneg clan wear.
Made of silver and finely etched, the leaf dangles are of brass.

Full length: 5,7cm
Width: 3 cm
Ear gauge: 1,1mm
Weight: 13,6 g

Reference:  Bijoux touaregs, Art et bijoux ancients du Sahel et du Sahara au Niger, Jean Burner, ed. Fournel (2011) p.228