Tuareg Chachatt

A lovely old  Tuareg necklace called "chachatte" from the region of Agadez in Niger composed of silver incised pendants strung on a strand of black seed and pressed red glass beads.    It both has strong resonance with antiquity and an easy modernity. Great on its own or to layer with a messy pile of chains.Worn by unmarried women. 

Material: Sterling silver, glass

Measurements: 17"

Age: C. 1950