Tuareg Tcherot Amulet Pendant

Description

Tuareg tcherot amulet pendant or tcherot.
It interior encloses a sacred amulet to protect its wearer.
Silver alloy with a copper backside, as this metal also has protective powers.
Nice usage patina, mid 20th century.
Collected in Mali.

Dimensions: 8 cm by 9,5 cm (3 x 3 3/4″)
Weight: 52 g

Reference : ” Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg” edited by Museum Ritberg Zürich, p. 48