Tuareg Hirz Amulet Necklace with African Beads

An Berber Tuareg tribe Amulet combined with African beads. A Talisman that is also known as a Tscherot or Gri Gri that has lovely signs of age and a tarnished patina. Intricately hand engraved and the pendant collected in the Sahara desert, a piece handmade by the Tuareg Silversmiths and worn for protection.
The necklace contains rare Zebra shell beads, Agate beads and Tribal Silver Beads.
A statement piece worn by men and women.
The engravings which are geometric patterns represent a cosmic design. A traditional Tuareg motif. Copper corners
Looks good on ladies and men. Unisex.
Antique During Measurement approx. 6.5cm, 2 1/2 inches long.
Necklace length 60 cm, adjustable
The pendant, handmade by Tuareg artisans, who are nomads of the Sahara desert who use old and simple tools using traditional tribal techniques and classic designs. Worn for protection, a talisman for good luck. Also called Touareg Tribe and the Blue people as they wear beautiful indigo fabric's and it can be seen in there leather work. Women inherit their mother’s jewelry, and when a woman marries, her husband gives her gifts of bracelets, rings and necklaces. Men hand down their amulets and talismans to their sons.
Jewelry is also an indicator of status and certain items signify whether a person is married, divorced or widowed. Each social class also has its own identifying ornaments. Other pieces serve as a protective amulet for the wearer because of design or material. For instance, Silver brings happiness. Agates are good for healing. And shells are often used to make fertility charms. The triangle, which shows up regularly in Tuareg designs, is considered a powerful protector against evil.
Etchings and lines inscribed on pieces can represent a journey and the desert, sand dunes , a river. Also crosses are directional and represent the four corners of the desert.
Our jewelry is handmade by highly skilled artisans in Morocco, Mali, Niger, Senegal,
and North Africa, using techniques passed down for generations
by Berber and Tuareg elders.
Our jewelry is sent in an elegant jewelry box, ready to give as a gift.
+ A variety of products and sizes are available.
+ We welcome custom requests.