Old Head Adornment – Ait Akka Tribe – Guelmim Region, South Morocco

Mid 20th Century. 2 silver alloy Akka rings, 2 resin-amber beads, 2 shells, glass beads, metal chain. The piece (see photo n. 1) is approx. cm. 19,5 high x cm. 21,0 width (7.67″ x 8.26″); the Akka rings are cm. 7,0 high x cm. 3,0 width (2.75″ x 1.18″). Gr. 279,1 (9.84 oz.).

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.