Берберский амулет "Ктаб".
Берберы, Западная Сахара 20-й век
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Латунь (основа), "нукра" - сплав серебра (верхняя часть), чеканка, гравировка,
ручная работа
Размер - 43/28/7мм
Вес - 21г.
Berber amulet "Ktab" or "Tcherot".
Mauritania or Morocco, West Sahara, second half of 20th century
Brass (base), silver containing alloy "Nukra" (top), chasing, engraving,
Size - 43/28/7 mm (1,7 "/1,1 "/0,3 ")
Weight - 21 g. (0,7 Oz)
In Tuareg language the literal meaning of the word "Tcherot" - "letter" or "paper on which something is written." The word “Tcherot” is typically used by the Tuareg of Niger, in Algeria it is called “Taraout”, in Mali - “Takardé” in Mauritania - “Kitab”.
This is a closed metal or leather box original form. Inside may contain paper amulet with inscriptions, earth, sand or other artifacts, protecting the wearer from the evil eye, disease and other troubles and brings good luck.
Analogs:
1. Angela Fisher. Africa Adorned. / Fisher A. – New York: 1984. - s. 208.
2. Anne Leurquin. A World of Neckleaces. Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from Ghisels collection. / Anne Leurquin – Milano: Scira Editore S.p.A. 2003 – p. 55.
