Berber Ring – Old Venetian Murrina – Morocco

1960-1970. Silver, old venetian murrina. Cm. 2,2 high (0.86”) ; cm. 2,1 width (0.82”); internal diameter cm. 1,9 (0.74”). US size 8.00. Gr. 8,7 (0.30 oz). These kinds of rings are believed to ward off the evil eye. Beautiful piece. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths. Legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up their unique language and culture which are, like their land, both African and Mediterranean.