African necklace: The Tuareg of the Sahara are referred to in the Bible as the original “Canaanites.” The Tuareg are descendents from an ancient race of people known as Berbers. Jewelry from the Sahara has been characterized by traditional protective symbolism. The fine etchings and associated beliefs are a collusion of Islam, West African animism and Christian ideologies. The tiny detailed insignia generally translates into words and phrases, empowered by God, which will protect the wearer. The metal itself, silver, is purported to be pure and to possess protective qualities. According to Tuareg belief silver is “the metal of the Prophet.” The finely detailed and professionally crafted necklace design of our offering is unique to the Tuareg people. The elegant pendant consists of a highly polished ovalar selection of black onyx that is surmounted and partially encased by an exceedingly elaborate abstract silver version of a Tuareg turban. The pendant is suspended on a durable, smooth grain, thick leather cord which is ended by two silver caps. The jewelers mark is on the back of this fine piece of art. Please click photo for enlargement! See other photos below. Sold Please scroll down to Order. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: 10 inch hang length. The pendant measures 2 7/8 inches long x 2 inches wide. Wt: 1 lb. shipping Item 965 Close upPlease click photo for enalrgement! BackPlease click photo for enlargement! Notice the jewelers' mark. Silver tips and claspPlease click photo for enlargement! Tribal African Jewelry IYou are in our Tribal African Jewelry II section. Please click here to enter our Tribal African Jewelry I section. The WarehousePlease click here for new arrivals.