Tuareg jewelry: Please visit our "Tribal Jewelry Sections" for a complete listing of Tuareg items. Tuareg Cross: The Tuareg people are the original Canaanites from the Bible. The meaning of Canaan is 'land of the purple people.' This unusual moniker is in reference to the bluish-purple vegetable dye the Tuareg use to color their clothing that subsequently rubs off onto their skin. The Tuareg are renown for their metal and leather workings. The markings and geometrical design of Tuareg crosses and Tuareg jewelry in general translates into protective symbolism. "God is the center of the universe, we are one with God" and "no matter where you go God and I shall always be with you and protect you" are common Saharan interpretations. Those of the Muslim faith believe that the arms of the cross will disperse all evil from the individual. Thusly keeping him out of harms way. Tuareg parents are known to give these exquisite crosses and beaded necklaces to their children when they are about to depart from home but they are worn by all as a form of good luck and protection. These well crafted crosses are 50% silver and 50% nickel. A necklace is included with every cross. Please click photo for enlargement of main photo. To place an order for the individual crosses (A-J) or to see enlargements of the individual crosses and their dimensions(A-J) please scroll down. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |
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| This cross is from the province of Tahoua. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 1/4 inches long x 1 3/8 inches wide. 10 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: The pendant measures 1 7/8 inches long x 1 3/8 inches wide. 9 1/2 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the province of Iferouane. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Out Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide. 9 1/2 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the province of Agadez. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out. Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 inches long x 1 3/8 inches across. 11 3/8 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the Agadez province. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out. Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide. 10 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the province of Iferouane. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out. Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide. 10 1/8 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out Dimensions: The pendant is 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide. 10 1/8 hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the Iferouane province. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out. Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide with a hang length of 10 inches. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This cross is from the Iferouane province. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out Dimensions: The pendant measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide and the hang length is 10 inches. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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| This pendant if from the In Waggeur province. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: The pendant measures 1 1/2 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide it is deeper than the rest of the crosses with a bulging middle. The hang length is 9 inches. Wt: 1 lb. shipping. |
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