Impressively sized Tuareg Sahara talismans, over 5" long, are normally worn by men who would put sourates from the Coran inside and hang them around their necks on leather strands for protection against the evil eye. Dramatic contrasting copper, brass, and silver with traditional geometric motifs incised onto the surface. Striking pieces. Major impact.
MC199 Copper talisman $120
MC208 Leather tassel talisman $135
Green and yellow enamel and coin silver Berber pendants in form of circle. Square deep red quartz in center. About 30 years old from the Anti-Atlas region.
(2 1/4" and 2 1/2")
Stunning, very large silver accented by rich golden yellow, blue and green enamel work of highest quality in this quatrefoil khamsa foulé with a quartz stone at the center, on leather thong. (5" long w/o leather)