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Nov. 17th and 18th, 2006
Moussa Albaka Trunk Show

From Niger West Africa, Moussa Albaka is a skilled silversmith who creates silver jewelry in the Tuareg tradition. All of his creations are handmade, using sterling silver .925, Tuareg silver and semi-precious stones. His techniques include engraving, repousse, inlay and lost wax process. Tuareg jewelry is ornately detailed with protective symbolism evoking the power of the good eye over the evil eye.

Moussa has been honored for his jewelry making with awards from UNICEF and Le Prix Unesco de l'artisanat.