Tuareg pendent - Front view

Tuareg pendent (Front view)
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Item : Tuareg pendent, Picture : Front view (approx. 25 Kbytes)

This Tuareg pendent is composed of a metal core covered with leather. It was used as a protective talisman.

18^th / 19^th century.

Object #2345

Origin :	Mali (Saharan area)
Type :	Jewellery and materials
Ethnic group :	Tuareg
Material :	Plating of silver, bronze and copper, leather, old-imported beads (Murano), aged patina
Size :	H = 2.7 inches

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