Metals/Tuareg
The Tuareg tribe of Mauritania, Mali, and Niger has a fantastic silversmithing style incorporating mixed metals, fine etching and engraving techniques, and unique shapes and symbols. Jewelry is worn and fabricated by men in a strongly upheld tradition. Most of what we offer here is antique, but new things will be listed soon.
Small Metal Tuareg Fetish
MTUA1227
Small, 18-20mm long x 7-8mm diameter metal dangle/pendant with small 2mm loop; some are smooth and some have hatch mark decorations. From the Tuareg tribe. Made from nickel with copper and/or very low silver content. We Photo shows the variation in size, color, and style of these cool fetishes; SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
35 in stock
Vinatge Hand of Fatima Pendant
PEND8020
This vintage 1970’s Tuareg piece is crafted of sterling silver in the traditional stylized Hand of Fatima design. Large: 3.5" long x 2.75" wide with 4mm loop.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Prayer Box Necklace
MTUA1226
Antique silver prayer box and chain made in the early 1900s in Mauritania by the Tuareg people. Prayer box is highly detailed silver work with the stamp of the maker on the back (in Arabic); 49mm x 38mm x 16mm thick with 6 dangles. Chain is 20" and made of traditional silver and glass beads with small clover-shaped dangles. Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Traditional Mauritanian Metal & Glass Beads, C
MTUA1225c
18" strand of old traditionally cast metal beads (2×3mm) with colorful old glass (5-6mm diameter), and variously shaped dangles (7-9mm). From the nomadic Tuareg tribe that inhabit parts of the northeastern African country of Mauritania. Around 100 years old.
1 in stock
Traditional Mauritanian Metal & Glass Beads, B
MTUA1225b
20" strand of old traditionally cast fluted metal beads (2×3mm) with colorful old glass (5-6mm diameter), and variously shaped dangles (7-9mm). From the nomadic Tuareg tribe that inhabit parts of the northeastern African country of Mauritania. Around 100 years old.
1 in stock
Traditional Mauritanian Metal & Glass Beads, A
MTUA1225a
18" strand of old traditionally cast metal beads (3×4mm) with colorful old glass (5-6mm diameter), one piece of coral, and variously shaped dangles (7-9mm). From the nomadic Tuareg tribe that inhabit parts of the northeastern African country of Mauritania. Around 100 years old.
1 in stock
Nigerian Brass & Tuareg Daggers Strand A
MNIG628ST_a
From northern Nigeria, 26" strand of early 1900’s Yoruba brass Saturn or bumpy beads mixed with Tuareg silver ring with dagger pendants (like MTUA1204).
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Tuareg Cylinder Beads
MTUA1203_Brass
Traditional shape Tuareg BRASS beads; tube with center disc design. 23-25mm long, 15-19mm at center diameter. The lip end has a smaller, 3mm hole. Vintage from the 1970’s, photo shows variety in size and design; sold individually NOT AS A GROUP.
30 in stock
Tuareg Silver w/ Carnelian Pendant
MTUA1211
30mm across x 88mm long, traditional pendant with engraving and carnelian triangular set stone. Excellent condition, stone is older (late 1800’s), from Ider-Oberstein, set into pendant more recently, about 50 years ago. One of a kind, inquire about availability of similar items.
1 in stock
Medium Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, A
STAFR1011smA
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. This is the medium variety, measuring 65mm long x 34mm wide x 5mm thick. Photo shows two pendants, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair.
1 in stock
Medium Coin Silver Tuareg Beads
MTUA1202
Small sized coin silver Tuareg beads, 1900 – 1950’s, bead measure from 19 – 23mm long with 4 – 5mm hole, and a larger middle diameter up to 10mm. 24" strands; MIXED PATTERNS.
4 in stock
Tuareg Coin Silver Beads, strand B
MTUA1203stb
Tuareg coin silver from 1950’s and/or earlier; 34" strand with heavy 29mm x 12mm cylinder beads with wide band/ridge; with smaller 5-6mm beads as separators.
3 in stock
Tuareg Coin Silver Beads
MTUA1203
BACK IN STOCK! Tuareg Coin silver beads, tube with center disc design. 24 – 20mm long, 10 -13mm at center diameter. The lip end has a smaller, 3mm hole. 1900 – 1950’s, photo shows variety in size and design; sold individually NOT AS A GROUP.
119 in stock
Silver Tuareg Hair Rings with Agate Stone
MTUA1220d
Tuareg hair ornaments; ring-shape and made of coin silver with an agate stone. Sweet! Around 50-75 years old made by the Tuareg tribe. Hand made, thus designs differ slightly from ring to ring, as do their size (see photo); size approximately: 20-23mm x 15-19mm with inner "ring" dimension of 8-10mm diameter. Please indicate ring choice in the "Special Instructions" box on your cart when you check out. SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group of three.
4 in stock
Silver Tuareg Hair Rings, Carnelian Stone
MTUA1220b
Tuareg hair ornaments; ring-shape and made of coin silver set with a carnelian stone. Sweet! Around 50-75 years old made by the Tuareg tribe. Hand made, thus designs differ slightly from ring to ring (see photo); size approximately: 27-30mm x 15-16mm with inner "ring" dimension of 7-9mm diameter. ONLY ONE RING LEFT!
1 in stock
Funky Mauritania Silver Drop
MTUA1223
80% silver, hollow, funky pendants with circle patterns; sizes vary from 22mm long x 15mm diameter to 28mm long x 14mm in diameter. From Mauritania, circa 1950’s. Photos shows variety in size and condition of each bead due to age and handling, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
22 in stock
Tuareg Glass "Key", Light Blue
GTBAFR3496LtBlue
BACK IN STOCK! These Czech-made molded glass "keys" were symbols of male fertility were traded in the 1930’s to the Tuareg tribe. Size approx. 54mm x 33mm. Color, size and condition vary (see photo as example of two keys; they will need to be cleaned unless you appreciate the grungy look). SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
14 in stock
Vintage Silver Tuareg Ear Loops, Pair B
MTUA1221b
Fascinating, vintage coin silver (50% or so) hoops made by the Tuareg people from the 1950’s. Design work by stamping and engraving (see photo). 4mm thick wire for large ear-hole. 34mm in diameter. Sold as a pair ONLY.
1 in stock
Vintage Tuareg Silver Hoops, Pair A
MTUA1221a
Fascinating, vintage coin silver (50% or so) hoops made by the Tuareg people from the 1950’s. Design work by stamping and engraving (see photo). 3mm thick wire for large ear-hole. 34mm in diameter. Sold as a pair ONLY.
1 in stock
Vintage Mixed Metals Tuareg 3D Pyramid Pendant
PEND8063
Very cool, "German Silver" (with bronze backing) 3D Pyramid-style pendant from the Tuareg tribe. 3D? Pyramid? The photo shows a 3/4 view of this traditional "step pyramid" design with wonderful engraving. 65mm tall x 76mm wide x 15mm thick (hollow) with tubing at the top with 2.5mm holes for stringing.
1 in stock
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