Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya  suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:

A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter. 

B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6  cm diameter. 

C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter. 

 

 

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The ethnic groups in Southern Chad, Sara, Madjingay, Manga, Musgum, Niellim, and Tumak had a long tradition of forging,...read more

The ethnic groups in Southern Chad, Sara, Madjingay, Manga, Musgum, Niellim, and Tumak had a long tradition of forging, especially their throwing knifes. The area is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. They have a purely functional form. 

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