Touareg Silver Veil WeightTouareg Silver Veil Weight Worn by nomadic Touareg women of Mali, Niger and Algeria, these ornaments were originally intended to hold veils in place during domestic tasks and desert winds. The veil weight also functioned as a key to the padlock of a camel leather side bag. The elaborate designs derive from a rich and ancient Touareg symbology. These pieces are decades old, richly engraved, hinged, and averaging 20 centimetres in length. Suitable for