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Tuareg silver cross, engraved pattern 

This is a Tuareg cross. The Tuareg cross serve as an excellent example for the change of meaning.

It can be assumed that the pendant, known today as Zinder cross. It was originally used as a means of payment and was worn in different amounts around one’s neck, therefore it falls under the redeem aspect. It is made out of silver or sterling silver and silver is the metal of Allah.