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. The slim profile of this bracelet is named asket meaning "Cut into slices". The bracelet has been repaired see pictures.
Tuareg stone bracelet "eewuki"01.08.1281
West and Central Africa, North Africa | NIGER, ALGERIA | Tuareg
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Inner diameter: 70 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 15 mm
Weight:
71 gr
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.
Hombori marble bracelet01.08.1279
West and Central Africa | MALI | Tuareg, Wodaabe
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Inner diameter: 70 mm; outer diameter: 95mm; thickness: 16 mm
Weight:
88 gr
This is a semi-spheric upper-arm bracelet, made out of marble of the Dimamou carries , North of Hombori (Mali). Bracelets manufactured there being sold all over the Sahelian region. The rounded profile of this bracelet is called Abambay , a pattern that seems not be worn by nobles. These bracelets have fallen into disuse among the Tuareg but are still worn by the Woodabe.
Upper arm bracelet "eewaki"01.09.1277
West and Central Africa | NIGER | Tuareg
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Inner diameter: 80 mm; outer diameter: 105 mm; thickness: 22 mm
Weight:
83 gr
These stone bracelet "eewaki" in the Aïr are also called "Ahbey" in the Ahaggar. Thea are made outof a tender stone called "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. The profile of this bracelet is called agosrer meaning "the one who notices himself".
Stone bracelet 01.08.1195
West and Central Africa, North Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso), ALGERIA | Dogon, Tuareg
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Inner diameter:71 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 20 mm
Weight:
135 gr
A multitude of tribes of the inner Niger delta and Algeria use these stone bracelets made of a stone called Kaka found around Hombori (Mali). Among the Tuareg these bracelets have fallen into disuse but are still worn by the Woodabe. The rounded profile of this bracelet is called Abambay.
Tuareg stone bracelet01.08.1197
West and Central Africa | NIGER | Tuareg
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Inner diameter:62 mm; outer diameter: 92 mm; thickness: 15 mm
Weight:
67 gr
This upper-arm triangular stone bracelet, eewuki, from Niger is made of a soft stone, aluler, found in the Air mountains (Niger). For the Tuareg, they have a magical power, they provide force to the arm. Once broken and reduced to powder they are used to heal wounds. The profile of this bracelet is called agosrer meaning "the one who notices himself".
