Old Tuareg Silver Tcherot Amulet Necklace with Amber and Trade Beads

This striking tribal necklace features a central Tcherot (or Tscherot) pendant, which is a silver or nickel-silver sheet amulet often forged onto a backing of iron. The pendant is characterized by its tiered, geometric pyramid design and intricate hand-engravings. Traditionally, these box-like amulets were used as protective containers to hold verses from the Quran, desert sand, or magic formulas intended to repel the “evil eye” and bring blessings (baraka) to the wearer.The pendant is suspended from a strand of large amber resin beads, colorful African trade glass beads with hand-painted patterns, and dark onyx or glass accents. Such pieces were historically valued not just as adornments, but as portable forms of wealth for the nomadic lifestyle + Length pendant: 7.5 cm + Width pendant : 7.5 cm Dispose de — — Matériel : silver Région de : Afrique, Afrique du Nord, Maghreb, Maroc, tuareg desert La culture : africain, berbère,touareg Length necklace : 45cm adjustable .”