Antique 2 Hole Idar Oberstein Carnelian Agate Talhakimt Pendant/Amulet/Talismans Sourced Out Of The buying Marrakech Souks In Morocco In 2001

Antique 2 Hole Idar Oberstein Carnelian Agate Talhakimt Pendant/Amulet/Talismans Sourced Out Of The Marrakech Souks In Morocco In 2001

Talhakimt pendants in beautiful hand cut carnelian by master gem cutters of the Idar Oberstein group. They are the oldest continuously operational gem cutting factory in the world and they still exhibit at the Tucson, Arizona gem shows which are the largest of it's kind in the US.

Mixed shades of opaque to translucent red, orange, red brown and apricot swirls of color, see photos for the the colors in each.

Every piece is made from natural carnelian agate and is unique in color, and size. Some wear is to be expected as these were made in the late 1800's to the early 1900's.
Talhakimt pendants were produced during the trade bead era, which peaked between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Talhakimts, were exported mainly to West Africa, where they were believed to have protective properties. Mauritanian women wore them in elaborate headdresses and woven buying into long braids. The most spectacular examples of this kind of adornment were found among the dancers of the Guedra, a traditional dance in which women displayed their love for men in ritual form.

#1. 10.7cm long by 4.6cm wide and 5mm thick. The upper hole is 22mm in diameter and the lower is 18mm There are four incised lines running parallel (more or less) across each side beneath the upper hole. There is a ridge along the interior of the upper hole.

#2. 10.3cm long by 4.3cm wide and 5mm thick. The upper hole is 23mm in diameter.and the lower 18mm. There are four incised lines running parallel (more or less) across each side beneath the upper hole. The point on this one was chipped long ago.

#3. 10.5cm long by 4.5cm wide and 5mm thick. There is a ridge along the interior of the upper hole. The upper hole is 24mm in diameter and the lower 18mm. There are four incised lines running parallel (more or less) across each side beneath the upper hole.

Pieces of well travelled history perfect for your bead and jewelry collection. Equally ideal for creating your own wearable work of art. A kumihimo braid would be a great start to build a necklace as well as macrame or added to sterling silver chain with other worldly elements. Whatever you make with these, you have an excellent piece to start with.

Thank you for visiting and taking the time to read the entire listing and look at all of the photos. It is a good idea to look at shop policies so that you are a well informed buyer. If you wish to have insurance on this you must ask before paying so that I can add the extra cost to the listing before you check out. All sales are final. Purchase verifies buyer has read all policies and item details.

There is much more on the way from my collection of gallery treasures. Please ask if you are looking for something special. I just might have exactly what you need or I may be able to make it for you!

Here is a link back to my shop if you would like to see my other treasures.

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/shop/HammeredEdgeStudio?

PS. If you need a gauge to measure items. I sell them. You can see the one I sell in one of the photos. Here is the link below.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/231607290/all-important-brass-gauge-for-measuring