Tuareg Silver Tubular Beads Mali Africa
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| Title | Tuareg Silver Tubular Beads Mali Africa |
|---|---|
| Materials | metal (unknown metal content) |
| Made In | Mali |
| Approximate Age | late 20th century |
| Overall Condition | Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. |
| Damage/Repair | Small dents, ends of beads can be jagged. |
| People | Tuareg |
| Pendant Size | 7-8 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. |
| Strand Length | Minimum 32 inches (including string/rafia) |
Picture is an example. Yours will be similar.
Additional information: For more information, please see our comprehensive guide to African-made beads, African Beads: Jewels of a Continent, hardcover, 216 pages, 163 color photographs, available from Africa Direct.
The Tuareg are a nomadic people of Niger and surrounding countries. They are tall, and a Tuareg woman can pack an entire household on a camel in two hours. Their skin is blue-black, from the indigo rubbed into cloths wrapped around their faces to keep out the desert sun and sand.