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Vintage Tuareg Silver Ring with Green Glass Insert
Vintage Tuareg Silver Ring with Green Glass Insert
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SKU:SD-30374
Vintage Tuareg Silver Jewelry Ring with Green Glass – Mid 1900s
This authentic mid-20th-century Tuareg Silver Jewelry ring is a rare example of nomadic Saharan craftsmanship. Handmade in Niger, it features a striking green translucent glass insert set into a traditional alloy of low-silver-content (coin silver mixed with other metals). This beautifully aged piece was used by the Tuareg tribe and showcases their timeless design aesthetics and spiritual symbolism.
- US Ring Size: 2
- Internal Diameter: 13.25 mm
The ring is in very good condition with minor wear, a testament to its age and authentic use. You will receive the exact item as shown – a unique artifact of ethnic African heritage.
About the Tuareg Tribe and Their Jewelry
The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber people who have inhabited the Sahara for centuries, primarily across Niger, Mali, Algeria, Libya, and Burkina Faso. Known as the "Blue People" for their indigo garments, the Tuareg maintain a rich cultural and artistic heritage despite modern influences.
Tuareg Jewelry is handcrafted predominantly by male artisans, using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. These pieces are crafted from silver, copper, brass, and glass, often adorned with symbols signifying protection, guidance, and natural forces. Among the most iconic forms is the Agadez Cross, symbolizing safe passage and heritage, traditionally given to young men as a rite of adulthood.
Besides jewelry, Tuareg art includes exquisitely designed leatherwork, straw items, and metalwork such as swords and saddles each piece narrating the story of a nomadic life deeply connected to the Sahara.
Celebrate the beauty and symbolism of Tuareg Silver Jewelry a cultural legacy of the Sahara's nomadic people.
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