Vintage Tuareg Silver and Brass Tcherot, Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (P874)

Wonderful wide vintage metal tcherot in silver and brass, with decorative etching.

Used as protective amulets by the nomadic Tuareg people.

Large metal bails in middle as well as hooks at either end.

Circa mid-later 1900's.

Measures 7.6 cm/3 inches across at widest point.

Pendant Item 874