Old Head Adornment – Western Anti-Atlas Mountains, South Morocco

Early 20th Century. Silver, red glass, enamel. The central talisman is cm. 8,3 high x cm. 4,0 width (3.26″ x 1.57″). The large temporal pieces are 12,0 high x cm. 5,3 width (4.72″ x 2.08″). Gr. 113,7 (4.01 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.

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