Old Algeria temporal

Old Algeria temporalThis delightful old talisman originates in neighbouring Algeria. Comprised of camelskin, 19th C French coins, old silver chains and beads, and a Tanfouk Talhakimt glass pendant, this special amulet offers prosperity and protection to its owner. Traditional colours of red, green and gold. Wonderfully worn.

i have personally seen a very similar carnelian ring exhibited at the Luxor museum in South Egypt and labelled as Pharaonic

and both the silver wire-work and molten glass enamel are in excellent condition

workmanship and meaning

the meeting of the opposite genders being the most favoured given the early indian origins of the shape where sexual questions are highly codified (Lingam/Yoni

One of these beautiful silver earrings was recently excavated in Morocco

preserving an ancient tradition that reflects their enduring connection to their heritage and the vast

with some being very small

in good conditions

and were chosen to reflect the life of the individual owner

amuletic bead-strands comprised of silver

one of the 10 secondary grains on the smaller string attached

pieces of coral and small hands (khamsas)