Prayer Box from the Tcherot Tribe, Niger durga 20" strand of vintage Baule

20" strand of vintage Baule brass beads

these dangles measure approximately 22mm diameter x 5mm wide x 5mm thick (hollow) with 2mm bail

traded in Nigeria late 1800's -early 1900's

This large diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger

Prayer Box from the Tcherot Tribe, Niger durga 20" strand of vintage BauleThis ready to wear prayer box is from Niger, by the Tcherot Tribe. It is made from German silver, and contains pages from the Quran. Made in the 60s or 70s, it has traditional tribal colors of turquoise and maroon leather details. Box has a wonderful 3 dimensional appearance, measuring 70 mm long, 60mm wide and 8mm tall.