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Tuareg Veil Weights - ASSROU N' SWOUL - Niger

Posted by Liuba Berti - AMAZIGH on November 1, 2011 at 11:35pm
Geometric layers of bronze, brass and copper. Cm. 8,8 (3.46”) high x cm. 5,8 (2.28”) width; gr. 71,8 (2.53 oz.).A genuine and old Tuareg veil weight known as " assrou n' swoul ", generally translated as " the key which is thrown over the shoulder ". This elaborate key-like pendant is often worn by wealthier women as a counterweight to keep their head-cloths or robes from being blown away by the Sahara's winds.The form of this assrou n' swoul is very rare and represents a stylized symbol of Tanit, the goddess of fertility.
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  • Ethnic Embellishments November 2, 2011 at 3:38am
    Very unusual, I've never seen one like this.  Is it from Niger?
  • Chantal November 2, 2011 at 3:25pm

    Hi Liuba,

    Beautiful and very unusual shape (to me at least). Have never seen one like this before.Is it for sale?

  • Liuba Berti - AMAZIGH November 2, 2011 at 4:32pm
    Ciao Hillary. I bought this very unusual assrou in Mali, but he sold it to me told me that comes from Niger, from the region of Air Massif.
  • Liuba Berti - AMAZIGH November 2, 2011 at 4:38pm
    Hi Chantal, It is on sale for 120 euros. Ciao, Liuba.
  • Ethnic Embellishments November 2, 2011 at 6:25pm
    That sounds right.  It looks like Tuareg work from Niger.
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