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The two side pendants designs have exactly the same etched pattern as you indicate. They have to have come from the same area. I wonder if this pattern has a possible goddess connection too or is it just the raised part of the other pendants?. I do like those inlaid rondelles. Could they have been prayer beads?
Well yes, I see from your other photos they could!
Yes Frankie, the etched designs on the side pendants are identical to the ones on your beads. I love the mystery of these beautiful things we aquire, and the possible goddess connection is very intriguing. The dealer I buy from had more pendants like these. Next time I see him I will ask if he knows the origin.
Yes please! I`d be fascinated to hear what he says. I had originally had them down under the Tuareg umbrella, myself. I think it`s well on the cards that all the elements involved were made by the same person.
Tanit is more commonly represented by the ankh, I`m sure you know.
Hi Toya, did you get this already in this configuration...any chance of a pic of the whole necklace please
The central pendant is from the Todhra region. The ones to the sides from possibly Amzrou, near to Zagora.( can we also see the backs please! ) The beads are from Mauritania. The small spacers are Berber production.....dating difficult from this pic ..a shot of the backs and the clasp will help me!
warm wishes
S x
Ah-hah! The mystery unfolds! I remember your saying, Sarah, that your daughter commented that you are a sort of detective. That`s one highly perspicaceous young lady!
It IS a lovely necklace in it`s own right, Toya, anyway.
Hi Sarah, the reason I posted this piece was because of the etched line designs on the two side pendants. The line patterns are the same as the pendants on Frankie's necklace. What do you make of this?
It seems that the two hamsa pendants are from S.E. Morocco. This is from Sarah`s research on mine. I`ve always loved this necklace, Toyah.
Thank you Frankie. I am glad to know more about the pendants.