Small Antique Zhang Guolao of the 8 Immortals Silver Hat Amulet roman eye bead and one odd tube bead

and one odd tube bead from Northern Nigeria or Cameroon

Encrusted with vermillion pigment that is (also known as sindoor) considered to bring good luck

It has Berber influence but is Tuareg made

and turquoise

black w/white

Small Antique Zhang Guolao of the 8 Immortals Silver Hat Amulet roman eye bead and one odd tube beadAntique sterling silver hat amulet worn to bestow good luck for the owner. This probably the 2nd of the popular Chinese deities "The 8 Immortals" whose name is Zhang Guolao (Chinese: ). 24mm tall x 14mm wide. Wonderful detail. Zhang Guolao is represented as an Old man who carries magical items with him. Hes a symbol of wisdom and used to help childless couples conceive.