Rare Antique Silver Trarza ‘Boghdad’ Cross, Mauritania
$201.00
A rare antique silver boghdad cross made in the late 1800s, from the area of Boultilimit in the Trarza region of Mauritania. A finely engraved silver sheet is cut and mounted on a base of ebony wood via rivets, the heads of which are the dominant silver ball granulations.
A very attractive cross with a rich patina, developed over years of wear. We have chosen to preserve this. It would have been made and worn by the Saharan/Tuareg people who lived in the Trarza region of south-west Mauritania. Very collectible unique piece.
Photo props are not included.
Date:
Late 1800s
Material:
Silver & ebony
Dimensions:
4.54 cm (h) x 4.48 cm (w) x 1.04 cm (d)
Weight:
11.4 g
Ref:
AMU-155-B
References:
Fisher, A. (1998). Africa Adorned. New York: H. Abrams, p. 222