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Tuareg Necklace
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Description
- Tuareg necklace - Tuareg - North & West Africa
- Approximate dimensions: 26cm x 6cm x 4cm
- Among the nomadic Tuareg people of northern Africa, jewelry has meaning
- Multi-tasking need not exclude beauty
- Jewelry offers a portable outlet for artistic expression, religious and historical reference, and displays of wealth
- Like many people with ancient traditions, the Tuareg assign firm roles to men, women, and children
- Among such roles lies the creation of the handicrafts that they use to live their lives, perpetuate their history, and express their culture. Among the Tuareg, only men manufacture the stunning silver jewelry for which their people are famed
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