This substantial ring is hand-forged in a heavy coin silver alloy and features simple stamped decorative circular punches representing an “evil eye”. The form is characteristic of Sahelian and Tuareg jewelry, where such rings were worn as protective or talismanic objects.

The traditional split-shank design is a hallmark of authentic Saharan casting, intended to provide structural integrity to such a massive amount of metal. 

Weight: 41 grams

Size: Approximately 7.5. At this size could be meant as a pinky ring or a pendant amulet. 

Material: Traditional Forged Metal - likely traditional ethnographic Coin Silver Alloy. 

Provenance: From a group of African objects acquired via estate sale auction from the personal collection of African art scholar Roy Sieber. Documentation supporting this past ownership is available to the buyer upon request (personal information and pricing redacted).

Not cleaned or fully tested for metal composition. Not attracted by magnet. A discreet surface test confirms a consistent silver-white color throughout the metal, with no yellow or red base-metal undertones visible. In the absence of an XRF gun, a chemical acid test was declined as it would require invasive scratching that would compromise the integrity of this historic piece.

Condition: Pre-Owned Good
Color: Silver