This is a genuine antique field used necklace from the nomadic Tuareg peoples of Niger / West Africa. The necklace consist of 5 large silver repousse amulets ( 375 x 3.5 inches) which likely contain paper prayers/scripture and have been sealed. The necklace was strung on red and maroon colored fiber strings which have no attachment on the end and was likely originally tied around the neck. The entire piece measures 17.5 x 11 when laid in a round fashion as if being worn. A Very old and unique example from the Tuareg peoples. Provenance: Ex Arnold Syrop collection, New York. A noted collection of African adornment and metals.

Good, well used, ends of necklace are strings to be tied.