Set of 5 Antique Carnelian Small Tuareg Tanfouk Talhakimt Hair Ornaments - Rita Okrent Collection (P675c)

Set of 5 Antique Carnelian Small Tuareg Tanfouk Talhakimt Hair Ornaments - Rita Okrent Collection (P675c)Hard to find rare antique carnelian Tuareg Tanfouk Talhakimt Hair Ornaments. Traditionally worn by Tuareg women, woven into their hair for decoration, and sometimes as pendants amulets. From Niger, West Africa. As seen in Angela Fisher's reference text, Africa Adorned. Estimated circa early 1900's. These were the early editions, made in Idar Oberstein. Larger tanfouk talhakimt pendants of agate and those made of glass (in a variety of colors) are

Nomadic Afghani Hat with Metallic Fiber Fabric and Hand Knotted Border

It can be difficult to know the exact origins and paths each of these beads has taken

They are very neutral in tone and add elegance to every outfit

mixed beads

Price per strand

Circa Mid 1900's

Wearable and fantastic

Collectibles Item 186

Strand antique carved garnet

References: Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry

and 33mm wide at widest point

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