Vintage Moroccan Khal Khal Anklet Etched Silver Tuareg Ceremonial Piece BIG

Description

Gorgeous Tuareg Khal Khal. An anklet that can also be worn as an arm band. Beautiful and intricate designs decorate the Khal Khal. Made of silver alloy and weighing in at 7 oz., this is an impressive, rare piece. Collected in Ouarzazate.
These anklets are worn by Moorish women during the dance of Guedra.
The Guedra is a ritual dance of love, performed by women for benefit of men. It is a ballet of hands and feet: sometimes the dancer stands, but more often she squats, covered in a black weil which revels only the complex movements of her hennaed hands and feet. The henna designs focus attention on the hands and feet and are of protective significance.
I included an example photo of a woman wearing a similar Khal Khal; but please note it is not the one you are buying. Please look at all the pics and ask questions before committing to buy. Thanks!