Description: AFRICAN COLLECTIBLE EARRINGS HANDMADE TRADITIONAL JEWELRY Type of Object: Pair of Earrings Ethnic Group: Tuareg Country of Origin: Niger Materials: Nickel Silver Approximate Age: 30 to 50+ years Dimensions: diameter 1.5 " by 0.25 thickness Weight: 33.0 g; 0.08 lbs; 1.2 oz Overall Condition: Very Good but shows signs of oxidation/ usage. The Tuareg people are nomads of the Sahara, of Berber descent also known as the Blue Men of the Sahara in reference to the blue robes they wear. The Tuareg are a mainly nomadic people who live in the semi-arid Sahara in an area that overlaps withthe modern nations of Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Algeria and Libya. They are known alternately as warriors,traders and pastoralists. Most are Muslim, although the extent of religious orthodoxy varies greatly within the culture, and for the most part the Tuareg are not regarded as strict observers of Islamic custom. Shipping & Handling Detail: US Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. International Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. All of the individual items in our Ebay store are from my personal collection. These are objects acquired from more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York. It has culminated in the creation of Ethnix Tribal Arts gallery in New York City. and our online EBAY store. Each item has been selected for its individual merit such as the quality of workmanship, construction, age, and authenticity.
Price: 375 USD
Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-03-01T17:38:23.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modification Description: ring made into a pendant for a necklace
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Niger
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: African
