I purchased these from an antique shop in Yachats, OR who said they came from an estate sale , that they were Taureg and she thought they were originally from Morocco, but wasn't sure. I am completely new to Tuareg jewelry, but now I love it and want to learn more. She believed them to be about 40 years old. I've attached the link to my photo album as well as posted a couple of photos here. Inside the cylinder was an indigo cloth wrapped around what appears to be a piece of lead, no writing. The lead is about 1/2" X 1/8". I am extremely curious about the significance of the lead, as I was expecting a prayer to be inside.
More photos here...https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/albums/pendants-from-the-antigue-virgin
I would value any information about the region, history, tradition, years, anything at all.
Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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