Tuareg silver cross

Tuareg silver crossThe Tuareg crosses, also known as "Egerum" in the Tuareg language, are an intriguing aspect of the rich cultural heritage of the Tuareg people, a nomadic Berber group primarily found in the Sahara desert across several African countries including Niger, Mali, Algeria, and Libya. These crosses are more than mere decorative items; they are imbued with deep symbolism, representing various elements of the Tuareg way of life, beliefs, and the desert

A rare artefact of the very rich and ancient Moroccan Jewish material culture

it slowly evolved into incorporating the agate (or other material) pieces into silver jewelry such as pendant

typically composed of alternating colors

Silver Touareg Pectoral Pendants

The opening clasps are intact and functional

to act as amulets

and the pattern of five circular motifs alludes to the Five Pillars of Islam

The charms held specific magical

richly engraved

is no longer available except as a synthetic reproduction

As it can be also be worn

weight = 59