A Tuareg woman's counterweight, 'Assrou n' Swoul', Niger, of typical key form, the silver coloured body with incised decoration and sphere motifs, with leather strap and loop fitting, 20.5cm long
Note: Tuareg women fasten an 'assrou n' swoul' ( literally 'key that is slung over the shoulder') to the corner of their headcloths and let it hang down the back as a counterweight. It symbolizes wealth and prestige.A Tuareg woman's counterweight, 'Assrou n' Swoul', Niger, of typical key form, the silver coloured body with incised decoration and sphere motifs, with leather strap and loop fitting, 20.5cm long
Note: Tuareg women fasten an 'assrou n' swoul' ( literally 'key that is slung over the shoulder') to the corner of their headcloths and let it hang down the back as a counterweight. It symbolizes wealth and prestige.