A beautiful old silver Tuareg khomissar in the shape of a stylised hand, the five diamond shapes representing fingers. This is a very finely etched piece with distinct patterns. It is very good quality. The decorated silver sheet on which the diamond shapes are cut and engraved is mounted on a copper base which bears the signature of the maker. Small leather inserts add further decoration to the top of the khomissar.

Wearing a khomissar is believed to ward off the ‘evil eye’. This is an amazing item demonstrating very skilled work by a Tuareg artisan. Highly collectible and wearable.