Ethnic information
Tuareg Jewellery: The Tuareg are a traditionally nomadic tribal
group with many sub-divisions ranging over many countries including, Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. Silver is
the favored metal of the Tuareg and they ascribe magical and protective properties to it as it is considered the metal of
the Prophet. Brass, copper, and iron are also popular.
Fulani Jewellery:
The Fulani are one of the largest tribal groups in the Sahara/ Sahel regions of West Africa. Their designs are often
similar to the Tuareg.
Moorish/ Mauritanian Jewellery: Beautifully detailed
geometric designs incised in silver and inlayed ebony are characteristic of Moorish style.
Moroccan Berber
Jewellery: Moroccan Berbers, particularly of the Souss (Southern region of Morocco), favor
silver jewellery with enamel, niello, and incised geometric designs. We offer antique pieces as well as new items.
Hand of Fatima/ Hamsas: A wide selection of the unique protective hand
symbol in silver, enamel, and other materials.
Antique African Beads:
A selection of antique silver, amber, coral, carnelian, and trade beads from North Africa, West Africa, the Sahara desert,
and the Sahel.
Antique Moroccan Beads and Embellishments: Antique silver and enameled beads
and pendants, LARGE and SMALL.
Contemporary Moroccan Beads
and Embellishments: Enameled beads and small ornaments for use in jewellery designs
Antique
and Vintage Central Asian Beads: A selection of beads from Central Asia
Central
Asian Earrings: Turkoman, Kuchi, Uzbeck, Afghani, Tribal Indian, and more.
Vintage
Turkoman Jewellery: A selection of vintage Turkoman pendants and necklaces.
Afghani
Kuchi Jewellery: A selection of white metal jewellery; earrings, pendants, bracelets,
anklets, head ornaments, necklaces, and embellishments, with many decorative elements worn by several nomadic tribes in Afghanistan.
