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Tuareg Veil Weights - ASSROU N' SWOUL - Niger

Posted by Liuba Berti - AMAZIGH on January 16, 2012 at 10:02am
Geometric layers of bronze, silver and copper. Cm. 24,0 (9.44”) high x cm. 4,5 (1.77”) width; gr. 57,7 (2.03 oz.).A genuine and old Tuareg veil weight known as " assrou n' swoul ", generally translated as " the key which is thrown over the shoulder ". This elaborate key-like pendant is often worn by wealthier women as a counterweight to keep their head-cloths or robes from being blown away by the Sahara's winds.http://stores.ebay.com/888-AMAZIGH-888
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  • Eva Baby January 16, 2012 at 11:50am

    what a beauty!

     

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