Tuareg Silver Star Talisman + Victorian Niello Brooch
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Description
**Originally Listed At $400**
North Africa, Morocco, Berber / Tuareg culture, ca, early to mid-20th century CE; Western Europe, England, Victorian to Edwardian era, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A Victorian era silver brooch and a high-quality silver pendant of the Southern Cross. The Southern Cross or Crux is a star constellation in the southern sky used for navigation by the Tuareg - as Nomadic people, this was an important celestial marker and symbol, the 4 stars of the Crux represented Maerua crassifolia trees, used by Tuareg people as food for both camels and people and as medicine. The antique Victorian brooch is made from 73% to 79% silver with a higher 90% silver granulation, and niello patterning. Size of star pendant: 3.5" Diameter x 0.75" W (8.9 cm x 1.9 cm); silver quality: 73% to 79%; total weight: 113.7 grams
Provenance: ex-Morgan collection, Santa Monica, California, USA
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#176579
North Africa, Morocco, Berber / Tuareg culture, ca, early to mid-20th century CE; Western Europe, England, Victorian to Edwardian era, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A Victorian era silver brooch and a high-quality silver pendant of the Southern Cross. The Southern Cross or Crux is a star constellation in the southern sky used for navigation by the Tuareg - as Nomadic people, this was an important celestial marker and symbol, the 4 stars of the Crux represented Maerua crassifolia trees, used by Tuareg people as food for both camels and people and as medicine. The antique Victorian brooch is made from 73% to 79% silver with a higher 90% silver granulation, and niello patterning. Size of star pendant: 3.5" Diameter x 0.75" W (8.9 cm x 1.9 cm); silver quality: 73% to 79%; total weight: 113.7 grams
Provenance: ex-Morgan collection, Santa Monica, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176579
Condition
Niello brooch is repaired with a new brass pin and welding / repairs to verso of rim and niello back plate. Berber pendant has slightly loose rivets but all are intact. Some light surface wear with dark patina and toning.
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Tuareg Silver Star Talisman + Victorian Niello Brooch
Estimate $150 - $225
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