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Fulani/ Tuareg hair rings

Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on March 23, 2014 at 6:59pm

Traditional hair ornaments utilized by the Fulani/ Tuareg. These are from Mali and Niger. Some have lovely wear. Mostly base metal.

Comments

Lynne Rouffa Springer March 25, 2014 at 9:57pm

Great pieces! I have a huge collection of these from years & years ago when I first started buying from an African trader here in NY. I smartly kept all the best ones, since I was selling in the flea market at the time, so most are a great quality silver as many of the very old Tuareg & Fulani pieces were made of. I've yet to do much with them, so seeing your picture makes me want to go figure something out. Thanks! Lynne
Ethnic Embellishments March 26, 2014 at 12:51am

I would love to see your collection! These are metal, though I do have a few silver pieces. I've always loved these.
Cordelia Donohoe March 28, 2014 at 9:54am

Ah, they are hair ornaments! I have some too and wondered exactly the use.