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old Tuareg "elkis" bracelets, matched pair

Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on May 13, 2011 at 11:51pm
a stunning and superbly detailed matched pair of "elkis" knob bracelets. very high grade silver alloy, decorated at the top of the "U" shape too, which is unusual. sourced in Niger
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Tags: Mali, Niger, Tuareg, bracelet
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  • Eva Baby July 9, 2011 at 3:16pm
    this makes me breathe deeply - they are so beautiful!
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