Tuareg Cross Necklace Silver Pendant Africa
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| Materials | Silver metal (unknown silver content), black glass beads |
|---|---|
| Made In | Mali |
| Approximate Age | 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 | General wear. |
| People | Tuareg |
| Necklace Length | 16 inches |
| Pendant Size | 1 x 1.5 inches. Please see picture with penny for size comparison. |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Style | Statement |
| Type | Necklace |
Picture is an example yours will be similar, pendant design will vary slightly.
A Tuareg pendant decorated with intricate abstract designs, on a strand of black trade beads.
Additional information: 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.
Further Reading: Thomas K. Seligman, ART OF BEING TUAREG. Sahara Nomads in A Modern World, Exhibition, Cantor Arts Center and UCLA Fowler, 2006- see Exhibition preview in African Arts, Volume XXXIX, N0 3, Autumn 2006, pp.56-79.
To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES (Leurquin), AFRICA ADORNED (Fisher), JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE (Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY (van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY (Borel).