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Taureg Brass Amulet Necklace. This item is a trademark of the nomadic Tauregs; a proud and independent people often seen on their camels in the Sahara. Fine examples of Taureg art and craftmanship is seen in both items of jewelry, leather, and weaponry. This piece is a good example of a method used to weld copper onto a bronze surface. The brass and the copper together are believed to heal injuries; and to prevent new injuries from occurring. 100% hand made with hand tools that can be carried by the Taureg black smith in their nomadic wanderings. This type of amulet will often have a verse of the Koran placed inside to bring good fortune to the wearer,as the words of the Koran themselves are often believed to have magical properties that ward off misfortune and bring prosperity. These are often used as a gift to a Taureg bride on her wedding day, to bring harmony to her and her husband in the days of adjustment ahead. 3" tall Made in Mali
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