ANTIQUE SILVER TUAREG TSABIT EARRINGS - AFRICAN JEWELRY

These beautifully hand crafted antique Tuareg silver earrings were bought from a trader in the Sahara Desert in Niger, West Africa. These are genuine Tsabit earrings traditionally worn by the Ullimeden Tuareg and the end of each pyramid-shaped terminal knob is engraved with the mark of the silversmith who was commissioned to make them. Traditional Tuareg Silver is a mix of high quality silver and nickel and as antique pieces we believe these to be made that way, traditionally the Tuareg do not wear gold jewellery – they believe it brings bad luckto the wearer. Age has brought a beautiful patina to these earrings, the intricate detailing is quite stunning and they are, by nature of their handmade quality, quite unique pieces of African Saharan history that you have the opportunity to own forever. They measure approximately 43mm in diameter and are designed for pierced ears but in reality they are so substantial and heavy (each one weighs approximately 25g) that they would make great pendants. This is a beautiful example of original ethnic African jewellery. I accept cheques, Postal Orders & Paypal from UK buyers and PayPal ONLY from overseas buyers, PLEASE DO NOT BID FROM OVERSEAS IF YOU CANNOT PAY WITH PAYPAL. First Class Postage in the UK is £2.49, optional insurance is an extra £3.50 for UK buyers. Air Mail postage outside the UK is £4.49 and insurance outside the UK is £4 (please note you may have to put this in manually at checkout). POSTAL DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS. Thank you for looking and good luck with your bid. (Text & Photographs Copyright © Art d'Afrique 2009).