Description

Tuareg twist style ring, that women of the Azawagh and Aïr wear.
A pronounced twisted motif highlights the front of the ring.
Linear patterns adorn the front and sides.
Silver rods are heated, twisted and shaped into the ring by the use of heat.
Slightly oval in shape, this type of ring can be worn as a pendant.
Mid 20th century, nice worn patina.
Collected in Niger.

Inner diameter: 19,8 mm
Weight: 22,7 g
Ring Size: 10 US

About the TUAREG
The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber people of the Sahara They live mainly in Mali, Niger, Algeria, and Libya.
Tuareg art forms, reflect their desert environment and cultural identify.
The art and jewellery of the Tuareg, is aesthetic as well as functional.
Silversmiths produce intricate jewellery such as this Tuareg twist style ring They also produce crosses, amulets, pendants, bracelets and much more.
The most recognisable symbol of Tuareg jewellery is the Agadez cross.
The Tuareg are highly superstitious and wear amulets and talismans.
These may enclose Koranic verses, sand from the Sahara or magic script.
Jewellery serves as protection against evil forces and illness as well bad luck.
Decorated with geometric motifs, traditional symbols and Tifinagh script, Tuareg jewellery, amulets and adornment are foremost, very unique.