Set of 5 Antique Carnelian Small Tuareg Tanfouk Talhakimt Hair Ornaments - Rita Okrent Collection (P675c)

Hard to find rare antique carnelian Tuareg Tanfouk / Talhakimt Hair Ornaments. Traditionally worn by Tuareg women, woven into their hair for decoration, and sometimes as pendants/amulets.

From Niger, West Africa. As seen in Angela Fisher's reference text, Africa Adorned.

Estimated circa early 1900's. These were the early editions, made in Idar Oberstein. Larger tanfouk / talhakimt pendants of agate and those made of glass (in a variety of colors) are copies of these beauties. 

Measure 22-29mm (.8 to 1.15 inches tall) up to 1 inch) tall. 

Price is for all.

Pendant Item 675c