Description
A superb carnelian stone, worn smooth from age, is inset in this old Tuareg silver ring.
Tuareg men who ride by camel in the salt caravans across the Sahara, wear these amulet rings.
Carnelian is a powerful amulet and the ring is has a lot of symbolism.
The dome shape stone the sand dune and the four prongs aren the four cardinal points.
Tuareg women wear these rings as a reminder of the challenging voyage their men are making.
Rich patina, mid 20th century – Collected in Mali.
Inner diameter: 16,5mm
Weight: 8,14 grams
Ring Size: 7