Description
Very old Tuareg silver hamsa amulets from the region of Tahoua.
An early form of the Hand of Fatima, they are protective amulets against the evil eye.
Techniques of repoussé and etching.
Worn patina, early 20th century.
Collected in Niger.
Widths range from: 2,7 cm to 2,9 cm
Lengths range from: 3,3 cm to 3,7 cm