Pair of antique vintage stamped silver Tuareg tsabit earrings from Niger T05

Description

Pair of early 20th century Tsabit earrings from the Tuareg people of the Sahara. The earrings are made from solid silver alloy and are intricately decorated with stamped and etched patterns. The earrings were worn as an obvious sign of wealth.
Inner diameter: 1 1/2"   3.8cm
Diameter: 1 7/8"   4.75cm
Width of knob: 3/4"  2cm
Wire thickness: 3/16"  5mm
Combined weight: 86g
The last photo shows how these earrings were traditionally worn; not the items listed for sale.. See 'Africa Adorned' by Angela Fisher p. 202.
All items are 100% authentic and vintage items will have been previously worn, often in a traditional environment. Every effort has been made to describe any significant flaws in both words and pictures in the listings however a certain amount of wear should always be expected. Handmade items should also be expected to contain irregularities which I believe adds to their character and does not detract in any way from their quality.