Tuareg Silver Metal Cross Pendant Necklace

Item#/SKU: TSMC

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$40.00
  • Materials: Silver & Nickle Alloy, glass
  • Made In: Mali
  • Traded In: Africa
  • Approximate Age: 20th century
  • Overall Condition: Good, Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
  • Pendant Size: Varies
  • Strand Length: Varies

    Additional information: The Tuareg are a nomadic people of Niger and surrounding countries.
    They are tall, and a Tuareg woman can pack an entire household on a camel in two hours.
    Their skin is blue-black, from the indigo rubbed into cloths wrapped around their faces to keep out the desert sun and sand.