Amulet cases in silver on its original cords and used as a talisman (Tcherot) and worn by the Niger Tuareg. These amulets usually held Koranic verses or magic formulae known to the Marabout or Holy Man. Amulets of this type are usually presented by a mother to her daughter on her birthday. Early 20th century.
The First one has three leather tassels and really nice engraving. This measures :
The second also with very nice work and high grade silver has one leather tassel and measures :