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North African silver bracelet01.03.1901
- Silver
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Lovely cuff bracelet from Siwa Oasis "suarr nguren" 01.03.1892
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
A traditional cylinder-shaped cuff bracelet from Siwa Oasis with a sun and star motif and Berber iconography. It is riveted with three large silver studs and has two sidebar, also riveted with silver studs. Van Roode (2017, 138) comments that the sun-burst motif is a common motif among the Berber peoples of North Africa, and that it often is misread as a flower motif. Silver stamp and silversmith's signature.
Pair of cylindrical bracelet Numibia /Siwa01.03.1582
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Excellent overall condition
Similar to 01.03.1892 origin from Siwa oasis in Egypt. Following th place this pair was collecte shows that identical cuffs are also worn by women of the Nubian and Rashaida tribes of the era.
Hoek, C., et al, Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Pepin Press, 2004.; Nadler, D. & S., Silver: From Fetish to Fashion, PDN Publishing, 2005. and van Roode, S., Desert Silver: Understanding Traditional Jewellery from the Middle East and North Africa, BLKVLD, 2017.
Silver-plated and alloy metals
Silver "hamsa"pendant01.03.1432
- Silver
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa and commonly used in jewelry. The five pillars of Islam are often represented by the five fingers of “the hand of Fatima.
Silver "hamsa" pendant01.03.1430
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa and commonly used in jewelry. The five pillars of Islam are often represented by the five fingers of “the hand of Fatima.
Silver alloy pendant from Chad01.04.1437
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
Set of 10 West African brass rings13.02.1418
- Brass / bronze
- Copper & copper aloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Weight: 96 gr
Brass rings from West Africa, some may be Dogon, some others from Nigeria. Originally used as hair ornaments that would represent wealth, or worn braided onto a leather thong as a currency belt, and used as currency in tribal trade. Some have a "snake skin" cross-hatch pattern.
Gurunsi bracelet01.02.1384
- Alloy of white metal
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition
This three loop bracelet is probably the oldest form of these bracelets. Made out of a white metal aloy with nice engravings.
Cruciform pendants from Mauretania13.02.1365
- Metal
- Silver
- Leather & skins
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
These pendants assembled with leather, metal sheets are called Bogdäd ou Mogdad. Such crosses are worn around the neck or integrated as a central element in necklacescruciform pendants from Mauretania. The price is for the lot of 5, they can alco be sold individually.
Berber silver fibula in half moon shape01.03.1357
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This crescent-shaped fibula called "Khlal" is a silver half moon carved on both sides with fish, birds, crescent moon. Beautiful silver work. The Arabic word "قمر", which means "Moon", refers to a crescent; it is not strictly speaking a whole piece of jewellery, it is rather an ornamental part.
Bracelet Tuareg/Maure01.09.1374
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Fine closed bracelet from with ball-shaped protrusions. Similar bracelets are also found among the Tuareg Kel-Denneg. Those bracelet seems to be of Arab origin, but very common in Southern Mauretania.
Tuareg necklace29.01.1368
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Fine Tuareg necklace, with a shape close to the cross of Agadez. It is mounted on a strand with ten nice silver tubes and black glass beads.
Dogon Fingering01.05.1377
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
This type of fingering generally attributed to the Dogon (Mali) but you find similar models among other tribes in Mali, and surrounding countries. Blandin, (1988) wonders, on page 37, about the meaning of this type of ring frequently presented in the villages of the cliff. The villagers' responses are varied:
representation of the conical roofs of Dogon dwellings, of goat's or cow's nipples, and more frequently, symbol of fertility representing female breasts.
Fingerring from Chad01.05.1375
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house. The size can easily been adjusted.
Small Tuareg pendant "Tsherot"01.09.1373
- Brass / bronze
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Excellent overall condition
A small tscherot amulet made of brass, silver alloy and iron.
Small Tuareg lock01.09.1372
- Brass / bronze
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
The Tuareg use a lock (tanast) and key (asrou) to secure their large leather bags containing personal possessions whilst travelling in the desert regions. They employ an elaborate aesthetic when fashioning their inventive locks and keys. Sometimes more complex mechanisms need 2 to 4 keys to be used in sequence in order to gain access. They are made by artisans specialising in this craft using silver, metal, copper, brass or aluminium.
Bracelet Gurunsi01.02.1383
- Copper & copper aloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A copper bracelet with three loops.
Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant.01.09.1381
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Senufo fingering01.05.1380
- Brass / bronze
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Beautiful senufo ring, surmounted by a bird, very beautiful patina, easy to wear.
Two fingerings from excavations in Mali01.05.1379
- Brass / bronze
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Excellent overall condition
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Two fingerings from excavations in Mali. Glar (2015) and Cutsem (2000) suggest that they may have be used as musical instruments.
Dogon Fingering01.05.1378
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This type of fingering generally attributed to the Dogon (Mali) but you find similar models among other tribes in Mali, and surrounding countries. Blandin (1988) p. 37 suggests that the motif represent water lily leaves that exist in the ponds of the region.
Set of 3 Tuareg Stone Amulet Pendant01.09.1397
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Set of 10 rings, West Africa13.02.1417
- Brass / bronze
- Copper & copper aloy
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
Brass rings from West Africa, some may be Dogon, some others from Nigeria. Originally used as hair ornaments that would represent wealth, or worn braided onto a leather thong as a currency belt, and used as currency in tribal trade. Some have a "snake skin" cross-hatch pattern. Sold also individually. Polished the make beautiful fingerrings.
Khumeysa necklace, Tuareg01.09.1369
- Bones and horns
- Leather & skins
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
A new made Khumeysa necklace. Five diamonds cut from a shell or bone mounted on a leather plate.
Small Khumeysa pendant01.09.1370
- Aluminium
- Leather & skins
- Elements for individual jewelry design
A new made Khumeysa necklace. Five aluminium diamonds mounted on a leather plate.
Tuareg Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant01.09.1382
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
set of Tuareg Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant01.09.1396
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Set of 2 Tuareg stone pendant01.09.1399
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Fingerring Chad01.05.1376
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house
Tuareg stone bracelet "eewuki"01.08.1281
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
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.