Nomadic Fulani ring

Nomadic Fulani ringCollected from the nomadic Fulani Peul people of the Malian desert, this patinated silver ring features an elaborate raised dome amulet and an opposing raised medallion, both delicately engraved and with intact applied surround elements. Such protective amulets are said to bring good fortune to their owners. An older ring, likely 40 years old . A striking piece in fine shape.

Interior diameter 6 inches

This pendant serve both as protective amulet and miniature portable shrines

these hand-fashioned earrings wear comfortably

particularly those revolving around mother goddesses

The crosses are not associated with Christianity but rather with pre-Islamic symbols and Tuareg spirituality

with some designs believed to represent the sun and stars

produced in the Tiznit region of Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains

Old rosaries and prayer beads strands from Senegal/Mali/Mauritania

sliding grains on the larger strand helps count prayers

Red coral was believed to enhance fertility and dispel evil

This slender but substantial hinged silver box was crafted in the central Anti-Atlas region of Morocco early in the last century

the highest number of prayers can be said at once: 1 string= 1000