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-70%Glass Tanfouk/ Talhakimt Charm Necklace ca. 1930's—
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- Bohemian/ Czech cast glass Tanfouk/ Talhakimt pendant circa 1930's
- 32" deerskin leather cord (chocolate brown or saddle tan color)
- Pendant measures 2.25" X 1.5"
- Tanfouks, also known as Talhakimt, are a traditional shape in Tuareg jewelry dating back centuries.
- In West Africa, they were believed to have Amuletic properties; The circle symbolized female energy and the triangle represented male energy. The Tanfouk or Talhakimt represented the union of male and female and were considered a type of "Love Charm".
- Used as both necklaces and hair ornaments, these particular pieces were created in the glass factories of Czechoslovakia and traded in the Western Sahara in the early 20th Century.
- Price is PER piece. Please specify COLOR desired in the drop down.
- Origin is Mali, West Africa
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
- Bohemian/ Czech cast glass Tanfouk/ Talhakimt pendant circa 1930's
- 32" deerskin leather cord (chocolate brown or saddle tan color)
- Pendant measures 2.25" X 1.5"
- Tanfouks, also known as Talhakimt, are a traditional shape in Tuareg jewelry dating back centuries.
- In West Africa, they were believed to have Amuletic properties; The circle symbolized female energy and the triangle represented male energy. The Tanfouk or Talhakimt represented the union of male and female and were considered a type of "Love Charm".
- Used as both necklaces and hair ornaments, these particular pieces were created in the glass factories of Czechoslovakia and traded in the Western Sahara in the early 20th Century.
- Price is PER piece. Please specify COLOR desired in the drop down.
- Origin is Mali, West Africa
