Tuareg from Niger
Antique and Modern Kitabs

Protective talismen made from Silver, Brass and Iron - which traditionally contain verses
( Surah ) on paper, from the Holy Koran.  Kitab is Arabic meaning "book."
They may also contain magic squares - numbers that add the same up, down or diagonally.

Antique Silver and Brass Kitab from Niger
90 x 86 mm on a 17 ins / 43 cm silver and 4 - 6 mm black glass spheres necklace
The maker's Tifinagh mark is on the reverse
ATB 671-30   £148

Contemporary Tuareg Kitabs