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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At least one pair of these heavy anklets form part of the dowry of the Maure women. The anklet is formed by a central chiselled central plate, two bows leading to 2 lateral plates and the ending round knobs. The decoration of the 2 lateral plates is normally different for each plate. The ones in silver form also as monetary reserve and can be traded in times of hardship. They are worn by pairs, the central plate to the outer side of the leg.
Heavy silver anklet "Khal-khal" from Mauretania01.09.909
North Africa | MAURITANIA
Silver 90 - 95%
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Dimensions 85 X 55 mm; Front plate 42 X 50 mm; Diameter of terminal bowl: 22 mm
Weight:
221 gr
Rich decorated and heavy anklet, an unique piece of Maure jewelry. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. this is one of the most outstanding piece of Maure and Tuareg silver jewelry in our collection.
Silver anklet or bracelet "Khal-khal" from Mauretania01.09.913
North Africa | MAURITANIA | Maure
High silver content - acid-tested
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Diameter: 72 X 64 mm; Front plate: 35 X 44 mm; Terminal bowls: 15 mm
Weight:
99 gr
Rich decorated anklet, which can easily be worn as bracelet. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. this is one of the most outstanding piece of Maure and Tuareg silver jewelry in our collection.
Heavy rare silver anklet from Mauretania01.09.902
North Africa | MAURITANIA | Maure
High silver content - acid-tested
Tested
Excellent overall condition
Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Diameter: 118 X 95 mm; Front plate: 556 X 32 mm; Final bowls 17 - 22 mm
Weight:
354 gr
Heavy and rich decorated anklet, an unique piece of Maure jewelry. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. tThe front plate has small green and red inlays and shows sign of long use. Instead of terminal plate and a bowl, than anklet terminates with 3 bowls on each side.
