Jewelry
Tuareg Cross Necklace
- Item Number
- 299
- Estimated Value
- 150 USD
- Sold
- 50 USD to kdab3ec53
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Pendant is made with the lost wax technique, onyx and fine silver tubular beads, hook and eye closure
• Size: Pendant approx 1 1/8" at the widest X 2 1/2" high
• Length: approx 19 1/2" with hook clasp
• Design: One of the 21 Traditional Tuareg Crosses
• Material: 99% Fine Silver, Higher Silver Content than Sterling Silver (Sterling Silver .925)
• Variation: each necklace will have similar designs but they will vary in etching designs making each piece one-of-kind
Donated by Dagmar Broda
NOTE: BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES, INCLUDING INSURANCE IF NEEDED. INSURANCE IS ADDED ON ALL ITEMS OVER $50 OR TOTALLY OVER $50
Item Special Note
The markings and geometrical design of Tuareg crosses and Tuareg jewelry in general translates into protective symbolism. "God is the center of the universe, we are one with God" and "no matter where you go God and I shall always be with you and protect you" are common Saharan interpretations.
Those of the Muslim faith believe that the arms of the cross will disperse all evil from the individual, thus keeping him out of harms way. Tuareg parents are known to give these exquisite silver crosses to their children when they are about to depart from home but they are worn by all as a form of good luck and protection. The silver crosses are uniquely shaped and are named after the town of Agadez from where they originate. The cross bears the jewelers mark on its back. The beaded necklace contains four cylindrical decoratively embossed silver segments.
The Touareg crosses sold come in a number of designs. The Agadez cross is the most common, but many others are available. Each design is associated with a particular Touareg market town. Other examples include the Timia cross, the Iferouane cross and the unusual Ingal cross
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