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Tuareg finger ring 01.09.903

This unique ring in the shape of a building is primarily produced by blacksmiths in Tahoua and Agadez and worn by Azawagh, Haoussa and Bororo women and men. Anne van Cutsen presents a similar ring from Ethiopia. The Tuareg origin seems most probable, also due to the place the ring was collected (N'Djamena). Anne van Cutsem (Baques ethniques 2000) reproduces on page 40 a very similar ring apparently from Ethiopia!

  • Ref.:01.09.903
  • Size:Height: 30 mm, diameter: 16.3 mm (No. 11); top 20 X 20 mm
  • Weight:25 gr

Category

  • Maure & Tuareg Jewelry 01.09West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01West African Finger Rings 01.05
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • NIGERCHAD
  • TuaregBororo

Material

  • Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Elements for individual jewelry designJewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

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