Vintage Silver & Brass Tuareg Tcherot Amulet, Niger
£180.00
An outstanding vintage Tuareg tcherot amulet comprising an intricately engraved silver sheet mounted on a brass plate and strung with an old leather cord. The design on the front of the tcherot is stunning – fine, complex and elaborate. Leather decorative balls adorn the leather cord to complete the piece. This tcherot would have been worn in the belief it would afford protection to the wearer. A fabulous collectible piece to treasure.
Date:
1980s
Material:
Silver, brass & leather
Dimensions:
7.4 cm (h) x 6.6 cm (w)
Weight:
41.7 g
Ref:
AMU-189
References:
Fisher, A. (1998). Africa Adorned. New York: H. Abrams.
Hagan, H. and Myers, L., 2006. Tuareg Jewelry. [Förenta staterna]: Xlibris Corp.