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Tuareg stone bracelet "eewuki" 01.08.1281

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. Stone, in general, is believed to possess protective powers and to bring luck. Once broken and reduced to powder they are used to heal wounds.

  • Ref.:01.08.1281
  • Size:Inner diameter: 70 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 15 mm
  • Weight:71 gr

Category

  • Other Bracelets 01.08West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01Maure & Tuareg Jewelry 01.09
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • North AfricaWest and Central Africa
  • NIGERALGERIA
  • Tuareg

Material

  • Stone

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

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