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19 Century African Tuareg silver Tizabaten hoops earring Piercing ethnic jewelry
19 Century African Tuareg silver Tizabaten hoops earring Piercing ethnic jewelry

19 Century African Tuareg silver Tizabaten hoops earring Piercing ethnic jewelry

$ 78.67

Availability: 61 in stock
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  • Condition: Previously used, hardly worn and dingy, shows its really age. No damage no repair very good condition with rich patina.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Silver

    Description

    A majestic museum quality old and fine Tuareg Tsabit or Tizabaten silver hoop. The design is purely Tuareg - traditional faceted knobs, known as "elkiss" display superb incised, stamped, as well as in relief geometric designs and patterns. Of high grade workmanship these hoops would form part of a Tuareg Woman's movable wealth or Tizabaten, and were highly appreciated and esteemed. Smaller Tizabaten or Tsabit are worn by young girls, large hoops such as this is worn by a more mature and older Tuareg woman. The diameter of ear post for the ear measures approximately 6mm and the square finials or elkiss measure 17 x 17 mm. Inner diameter of hoops is of 4,4 cm. weight 36 grams. NOTE: A similar pair of tizabaten appears in "ART OF BEING TUAREG" Ed. by Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran (2006) p. 206; also, Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg, Museum Rietberg Zürich (2003) p. 67. Excellent patina of age and usage - Collected in Niger.   Origin: Tuareg, Touareg ethnic group - MALI, NIGER Age: 19th century Materials: Silver alloy Condition details: Good with rich patina of age and usage. You are buying one piece not a pair.
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