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".
Hombori marble bracelet01.08.1278
West and Central Africa, North Africa | MALI, ALGERIA, NIGER | Multiple regional tribes
Stone
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Inner diameter: 70 mm; outer diameter: 90 mm; thickness: 15 mm
Weight:
80 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.
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.
Tuareg stone bracelet "eewuki"01.08.1280
West and Central Africa, North Africa | NIGER, ALGERIA | Tuareg
Stone
Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Inner diameter:75 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 8 mm
Weight:
52 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. 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.
