Tuareg Bracelet
$65.00
In stock
In stock
ITEM #:
55063
ETHNICITY:
Tuareg
ORIGIN:
West Africa
COPPER BRACELET – WEST AFRICA:
For the Tuareg, jewelry serves multiple functions while remaining aesthetically pleasing. It acts as a form of artistic expression, carries religious and historical significance, and symbolizes wealth.
Details
ITEM NAME#:
Taureg Bracelet
ITEM #:
55063
ETHNICITY:
Tuareg
ORIGIN:
Southwestern Libya, Southern Algeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
MEDIUM:
Silver * Bronze
DIMENSIONS:
3.5″ (8.9cm) Diameter
CONDITION:
Good considering age.
PROVENANCE:
Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection – California, USA.
CATALOGUE NOTE:
Among the nomadic Tuareg people in northern Africa, jewelry, like this Tuareg bracelet, holds significant meaning. Living a nomadic lifestyle in the Sahara desert, they value practicality and purpose in their possessions due to the challenges of traveling through harsh terrain with limited resources. For the Tuareg, jewelry serves multiple functions while remaining aesthetically pleasing. It acts as a form of artistic expression, carries religious and historical significance, and symbolizes wealth.
Within the Tuareg society, each gender has designated roles and tasks, including the crafting of traditional handicrafts that shape their daily lives, preserve their heritage, and showcase their cultural identity. Specifically, it is only men who create the exquisite silver jewelry that has made the Tuareg renowned for their craftsmanship.
Should you wish to find out more about the Tuareg Jewelry, follow this link to read our article, Nomadic Elegance: Exploring the Craft and Culture of Tuareg Jewelry.
