Description
Tuareg turban amulet or tcherot from Gao, Mali.
The wearer of the protective amulet places it within the folds of the turban or tagelmust.
Made of copper alloy and backed with copper, the amulet once enclosed sand from the Sahara.
Authentic worn patina, mid 20th century.
Dimensions: 7 x 7,5 cm (2 3/4 x 3″)
Weight: 23,3 grams