Antiques & Contemporary Art

Antiques & Contemporary Art

Lot 26: A Tuareg Tribal Berber Silver Talismanic Ring.

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Start price: £100

Estimated price: £150 - £200

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A Tuareg Tribal Berber Silver Talismanic Ring.

The ring is crafted in silver, featuring a large, rectangular bezel with a gently rounded upper edge. The face is engraved with a structured grid of compartments, each containing symbolic motifs rendered in a geometric and abstract manner, characteristic of Tuareg talismanic design.

Above the grid, a horizontal register displays repeating crescent-like and linear motifs, framed by incised borders that emphasise the architectural composition of the piece. The engraved decoration is executed in shallow relief, creating a subtle interplay of light across the surface.