Tuareg Silver Earrings Tizabaten

Description

Tuareg silver earrings or tizabaten from Niger if fine workmanship.
The tips, ‘eraf wa n tesabit’ are protective amulets against the evil eye.
Very high silver content.

Diameter ear gage: 3 mm
Finials: 12 x 11 mm
Inner diameter: 33 m
Weight: 46 g

References:
ART OF BEING TUAREG Ed. by Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran (2006) p. 169.
Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg, Museum Rietberg Zürich (2003) p. 67