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Antique Tuareg amulet "Tsherot" 01.09.911

Called amulet or charm by Westerners, the term Tsherot in Tamajaq means "a paper with message", those not the box is important but the message it contains. The text written by an imam is either a coranic verse or magic signs to protect the bearer from various dangers. The present amulet box ian atique piece, of which one of the upper front plate is missing, offering an inside view.

  • Ref.:01.09.911
  • Size:85 X 75 mm
  • Weight:43 gr

Category

  • Maure & Tuareg Jewelry 01.09West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • North Africa
  • ALGERIA
  • Tuareg

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)

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