Old Mauritanian silver gilded cross

Old Mauritanian silver gilded crossBoghdad pendants are a distinctive form of adornment widely recognized in North West Africa, particularly among the people of South Morocco and Mauritania. However, their usage extends far beyond these regions, reaching into parts of Senegal, Mali, and other areas in West Africa. The origins of Boghdad pendants are shrouded in mystery, but they are believed to date back to the medieval African kingdoms, such as the Kingdom of Ghana. This ancient

which played a significant role in the trans-Saharan trade network

In excellent condition

are an intriguing aspect of the rich cultural heritage of the Tuareg people

Tuareg crosses have transcended their traditional roles

Are just a few vernacular words that designate the same pendant across large patches of the Sahara and the Sahel

A fine little array of rare hand-fashioned silver pendants dating from the 16th century reign of the Saadian sultan Abu Marwan Al-Mansur

Unusual for such a ring

an Arabic loan-word meaning ”to beautify the eyes”

one of them being that the arms of the cross will disperse all evil from the individual

and protection

A very fine old Amazigh women’s protective silver amulet from the early 20th Century

accented by pearls and red glass