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Antique Silver Tawiz Boxes and King George Coin Pendant Amulet Necklace
$ 2,285.00
- Antique Silver Tawiz Boxes and King George Coin Pendant Amulet Necklace
- Approx Measurements: 22”, with 6 1/2” additional hanging at back
- Antique and vintage Tribal Heirlooms were often made of melted colonial high silver content coins and rarely are marked or hallmarked.
The Ta'wiz, Tawiz (Urdu), Muska (Turkish) or Taʿwīdh (Arabic) is an amulet or locket usually containing verses from the Quran or other Islamic Prayers and Symbols. - The Tawiz is worn by throughout the Middle East and South India to protect from evil and misfortune. As such it is intended to be an amulet. The word Ta'wiz is also used to refer to other types of amulets.
- Origin is India