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Tuareg Silver Earring - Cross Of Agadez

Tuareg Silver Earring - Cross Of Agadez

Brand Name: African Imports
Item#/SKU: J-TE010
  • These distinctive crosses are a true work of art and identified as such by the signature of the craftsman on the back of the piece
  • Written in Tomasheck or Arabic script
  • There are many different crosses such as these throughout Africa: one estimate is that there are 22 different patterns of crosses in existence
  • The different crosses come from different towns; and identify where people come from
  • They relate back to ancient times before Islam; when tribes were heavily influenced by Christianity
  • The cross may be the same symbol as in Christianity
  • It also has been known to symbolize the four corners of the world
  • Originally, crosses were passed down from father to son
  • The father would say to the son: "My son, I give you the four corners of the world, because one can not know where one will die"
  • Made in Niger


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