Amulet (tcherot) c. 20th century
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This Tuareg amulet, or *tcherot*, dates back to the 20th century and is a beautiful example of traditional Tuareg silverwork. It is crafted from silver, with a rectangular pendant and a series of intricate geometric designs. The pendant is surrounded by a black cord with tassels, which would have been worn around the neck as a protective charm. The *tcherot* represents the rich history and cultural heritage of the Tuareg people, who are known for their skilled craftsmanship and their use of symbols.
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Tuareg men and women wear metal amulets containing Qur’anic verses and other protective messages suspended from cords around their necks. The large example is especially rare because of an inscription incised on the outside in Tifinar script, which is related to ancient Libyan scripts dating to 150 BCE (See photo). The inscription, whose letters are made of lines, circles, and dots, reads from right to left and transcribes as NK SDLMQTR XLYFA. It means, “I am Mr. Lmqtar Khalifa,” likely referring to a previous owner
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