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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End of 1960ties beginning 1970ties, during my stay in what was at the time Dahomey (actually Benin) I studied local weaving...read more

End of 1960ties beginning 1970ties, during my stay in what was at the time Dahomey (actually Benin) I studied local weaving and dying techniques in Benin but also Nigeria and the Sahelian countries. The items in this category could serve as didactical material for an exhibition of African textiles. Contact us if you have such plans. The items could also be on loan for a presentation.

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