Antique Silver & Gold Yemen Pendant tribal amulet Late 1800's -early 1900's

Late 1800's -early 1900's

Tamba is a word from the Ivory Coast for "waist beads" worn by women beneath their clothing

This bead and others like it have long been traded along the Sahara trade route

Photo shows the slight variation in these pendants

Antique Silver & Gold Yemen Pendant tribal amulet Late 1800's -early 1900'sAntique Yemen prayer pendant amulet from the early 1900s. Fabricated coinsilver construction with a lovely gold wash. Some green patina, can be brushed out with mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. Small but very beautiful and rare. 25mm long x 12mm diameter with two 3mm loops for stringing. Sold separately, not as a pair.