East / North Africa, Ethiopian or Berber / Tuareg culture, ca, late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A large silver ring etched with linear symbols. The style is reminiscent of Tifinagh script. North African and Ethiopian rings are often inscribed with talismanic symbols that are often related to Islamic and Tuareg beliefs, which guide and protect the wearer. This ring is wearable and a larger size ideal for a thumb or man's hand. Size: 1" Diameter x 0.2" W (2.5 cm x 0.5 cm): US ring size 12; silver quality: 88.48%; weight: 4.8 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, before 2010

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Light wear from previous use, patina and dark toning. Chips and nicks to edge, otherwise intact and wearable.