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A necklace inspired by Tuareg people. Sahara desert.

This necklace is threaded with multi color glass beads, semi precious stones and eleven tiny Tuareg motifs gold pieces of 18 carat gold. The clasp is also made from eighteen carat gold. Tuaregs are haughty camel herders who are also known as 'Blue men of the desert'. Their reputation derived from the veils and robes of deep indigo cloth they are wearing. Desert indigo being costly indicates wealth. The dyes are beaten and not soaked into the cloth due to scarcity of water.The dye easily rubs off and permeates the skin.

Their camels are used in their trans-Saharan caravans transporting goods to the mediterranean, Europe and Arabia.

Diameter: 43 cm

Height: 21cm

Weight: 15.6g

Code: U/Reu

Shipping: $15 (Domestic shipping within USA only. Enquire for international shipping.)

Price ($580)