Prayer Box from the Tcherot Tribe, Niger durga these dangles measure approximately 22mm

these dangles measure approximately 22mm diameter x 5mm wide x 5mm thick (hollow) with 2mm bail

traded in Nigeria late 1800's -early 1900's

Beads average 20-22mm diameter with very small holes

fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people

Prayer Box from the Tcherot Tribe, Niger durga these dangles measure approximately 22mmThis ready to wear prayer box is from Niger, by the Tcherot Tribe. It is made from German silver, and contains pages from the Quran. Made in the 60s or 70s, it has traditional tribal colors of turquoise and maroon leather details. Box has a wonderful 3 dimensional appearance, measuring 70 mm long, 60mm wide and 8mm tall.