Magnificent Collection of Antique Silver Trarza Boghdad Crosses – RARE
A magnificent collection of 9 antique boghdad crosses from the area of Boultilimit in the Trarza region of Mauritania. These were bought from a private Mauritanian collector and purchased together as a collection. Each cross has its own individual attributes. Some have red and green leather inserts, others have fine engraving, all are statement pieces. The engraved silver is mounted on ebony wood via rivets, the heads of which are the dominant silver balls.
Each cross has a rich patina, developed over years of wear. We have chosen to preserve this. These crosses would have been made and worn by the Saharan/Tuareg people who lived in the Trarza region of south-west Mauritania. Very collectible.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE SOLD AS A COLLECTION
Date:
Late 19th century
Material:
Silver, ebony & leather
Dimensions:
Largest:
4.36 cm (h) x 4.77 cm (w)
Smallest:
2.05 cm (h) x 1.95 (w)
See last photo for all dimensions
Weight:
76.3 g total
See last photo for individual weights
Ref:
AMU-155
References:
Fisher, A. (1998). Africa Adorned. New York: H. Abrams, p. 222