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Tuareg stone bracelet "eewuki" 01.08.1280

This upper-arm triangular stone bracelet, eewuki,  from Niger is made of a soft stone, aluler, found in the Air mountains (Niger).  Worn on the upper arm, the Tuareg believe in its powers as a protective amulet and to provide force to the arm. The slim profile of this bracelet is named asket meaning "Cut into slices". The bracelet has been repaired see pictures.

  • Ref.:01.08.1280
  • Size:Inner diameter:75 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 8 mm
  • Weight:52 gr

Category

  • Other Bracelets 01.08Sales 25.02West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01BOOKS, VARIA & SALES 25REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • North AfricaWest and Central Africa
  • NIGERALGERIA
  • Tuareg

Material

  • Stone

Quality

  • Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)

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