Taureg Pendant

Commonly referred to as the Tuareg or Berber people, the Kel Imashaghen (“Free People) comprise one of the largest nomadic groups in Africa, scattered throughout the Western Sahara, as well as pockets of Nigeria and Ethiopia. They have also come to be known by the moniker “Blue Men” due to the brilliant blue dyed turbans worn by the male head of the family ('Amajah').

The Berber are a predominantly Muslim culture, reflected in the inscription of the enlarged cross on many Tuareg Pendants.The Touareg are a nomadic people of the central and western Sahara and along the middle Niger from Tombouctou to Nigeria.

For the Tuareg, talismans are not only symbols of protection; they are a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, embodying their culture, history, and spiritual beliefs.

The Tuareg colour is blue and has so many symbols : It represents the sky and symbolizes divinity in the Quran.