Africa | Woman's chest amulet. Tuareg people. 20th century. Leather and silver | Amulets consisting of five diamond shapes are worn by most Tuareg women. The diamond forms represent the five fingers of the hand, a significant Islamic symbol believed to ward off evil. Islamic jewelry

Africa | Woman's chest amulet. Tuareg people. 20th century. Leather and silver | Amulets consisting of five diamond shapes are worn by most Tuareg women. The diamond forms represent the five fingers of the hand, a significant Islamic symbol believed to ward off evil.