Vintage Tuareg Protective Door hanger/pendant african trade beads and approximately 5mm x 7mm

and  approximately 5mm x 7mm and for the most part in excellent condition (with a few broken beads

Highly prized among collectors for its unique and fun design

with visible seam (see photo)

possibly that of Lord Brahma - the first member of the Brahmanical triad - with Vishnu being the second and Shiva

Vintage Tuareg Protective Door hanger/pendant african trade beads and approximately 5mm x 7mmMixed metal (primarily bronze) protective pendants door hanger wall hanging from Tuareg people of North Africa. Used to ward off evil thoughts, magic and spirits (like jinn). 8. 5" long x 2. 5" wide with large loop. Very cool. Vintage piece from the 1950s.