Large Mauritanian kitab pendant

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Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on September 23, 2012 at 11:54pm

This is a large piece of iron with brass, copper and silver overlays.

Patricia Deany September 24, 2012 at 12:30am

Great shape and patina.
Chantal September 24, 2012 at 12:50am

Absolutely splendid. The 3 pieces are actually but this is the one that I dont have! Fantastic background and lighting...........Such an incredible pic. Congratulations.
Ethnic Embellishments September 24, 2012 at 12:55am

We used to sell lots of old Tuareg pillowcases- now much harder to find- and we have just a few left that I like to use for backdrops of photos. I like the extreme form of this; it is so exaggerated compared with many kitabs of this style. This one is quite large too.
Chantal September 24, 2012 at 12:58am

Its fabulous for its size, its shape, the details of the etching, the mix of metals, its age (and the background of course). I have seen a lot of these but I think that this is the best ever ..........
Eva Baby September 24, 2012 at 6:09am

like the others said before, this shape is absolutely great! Love that form, elegant, beautiful and rare !!!!!
ait ouakli September 24, 2012 at 9:07am

verry beautiful for both, the amulett and the leather pillow. it is a leather pillow or ??
ait ouakli September 24, 2012 at 9:09am

i know a touareg artistes who makes amulettes in the same form and work. he exposes everywhere. i try to find you a photo . i have some
ait ouakli September 24, 2012 at 9:15am

i found this photo with his showcase, the one with semilar work, i have to search again.

the one on this photo is a new work

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