Heavy Saharan African Berber / Tuareg Torque Bracelet 119g Prestige Amulet
An imposing and masterfully crafted Tuareg "Torque" style bracelet, significantly heavier and more intricate than standard examples. Weighing in at 119 grams, this is a "prestige" piece of Western Saharan metalwork. The body features a tight, four-strand rope twist terminating in architectural, hand-stamped ends.
Material: Traditional Forged Metal (Likely Coin Silver Alloy)
Weight: 119 g
Approximate inner diameter: 2 5/8 in
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
Theme and style tags: african torque bracelet, artisan bracelet, artisan jewelry, artisan metalwork, berber jewelry, braided bracelet, cuff bracelet, handmade jewelry, prestige amulet, torque bracelet, tuareg jewelry, twisted rope design
