TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

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Type of Object:
    Tuareg Cross Pendant Necklace
    20th c.

    Tuareg "cross".  These are not crosses but often referred to
    as such. They are more like protective amulets and given to
    young men. The shape represents the four corners of the
    world.

Ethnic Group:
    Tuareg Society

Country of Origin:  
    Nomadic people of Niger and surrounding countries
    Mali

Material:   
    Hand made black beads
    Silver

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