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Tuareg Amulet

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on September 30, 2010 at 11:33pm
Northern Algeria: The Tuareg are a traditionally nomadic people who have lived throughout the Sahara. Tuareg jewelry is embellished with techniques that include chasing (engraving), repousse, and stamped designs.Brass back with silver front and raised ball decorations.Mauritanian protective talisman made from silver, brass, copper and iron - which usually contain verses ( Surah ) on paper, from the Holy Koran. Kitab is Arabic meaning "book."
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