Beautiful little Tuareg three-metal Tcherot.  Tcherots such as this one often contain Koranic verses or magical inscriptions that serve to protect the Tuareg from the malevolent power of the desert.  This lovely little piece is some sort of dark metal (the back shows distinctive folds or waves in the meal), with silver, brass and copper inlaid plates laid on top of the main pendant.  The etching is worn, but quite lovely.  The whole piece feels old, and has a beautiful patina.  The pendant measures 2.25 inches high x 1.5 inches wide.