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Niger, Tuareg. Veil counterweight (assrou 'n swoul) 2nd half 20th century. Silver, Bronze, copper and ebony 10 1:2 inches long

Posted by Tesori Orientali on November 13, 2015 at 6:03am
Niger, Tuareg. Veil counterweight (assrou 'n swoul) 2nd half 20th century. Silver, Bronze, copper and ebony 10 1:2 inches long
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  • Betty November 13, 2015 at 3:29pm

    Very fancy. Angelo. Congrats!

    I love the multi-metal Tuareg pieces. I once saw a wonderful amulet done in this style and let it go. Still kicking myself...

  • Tesori Orientali November 13, 2015 at 3:50pm

    Thank you Betty …...

    this is another version …..comes from the same collection 

    Kiss Angelo2506033098?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

  • Thelma November 14, 2015 at 1:37pm

    Particularly beautiful examples of these shawl weights. Things I've always wanted to collect but haven't yet got round to it!

  • Tesori Orientali November 14, 2015 at 2:08pm

    thanx Thelma …there is one on Ebay ..i'll send you the link

    Kisses

    Angelo

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