TUAREG ETHNIC GROUP, NIGER - Lot 226

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TUAREG ETHNIC GROUP, NIGER - Lot 226
TUAREG ETHNIC GROUP, NIGER Meeting of 21 models of Tuareg crosses (Tanaghilts) engraved and openworked on a velvet background, framed under glass. The crosses are made of a silver-based alloy inferior to 800/°°. Wooden frame covered on all sides with leather, engraved or stamped with abstract motifs. Niger, second half of the 20th century Sight size: 24 x 24 cm Dimensions with frame: 36.5 x 46.5 cm A propos Les bijoux de la légende de la Croix du Sud" is a collection of 21 crosses. They are made of silver by blacksmiths. These 21 crosses are considered to be emblems of a locality or region. Eleven are from Aïr (Agadez, Iférouane, Aïr, In Abangaret, Timia, Crip-crip, Thimoumoumène, Ingall, Taghmert, Takadenden, Bagzan), four are from Azawak (Abalak, Tilya, Tchintabaraden, In Wagar), four represent the other centers of Niger (Tahoua, Madaoua, Bilma, Zinder). Two have no geographical significance: Karagha (wooden bed) and Bartchakea (highly decorated)". (Source Wikipedia)
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