A vintage African / Moroccan Tuareg pendant or Shirawt. This type of amulet will often have a verse of the Koran placed inside, this one rattles so contains something else. Signs of age as detailed below.
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: likely Morocco
Age: circa 1970-80’s
Materials: leather, string, shell
Size roughly: hanging height 16 cm – 6 inches – pendant 6.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm – 2.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Weight roughly: <50g
Condition: in vintage condition with signs of previous use, tarnish and patina, some wear, strap worn, scrapes and scars, please see all pictures closely
Shipped from France