Frontal Parure – CHARWITA – Guelmim Region, South Morocco

Mid 20th century. Shells (tafoun), agate and carnelian beads, metal decorations, glass beads. Cm. 17,0 width (6.69″) x cm. 10,3 high (4.05″); gr. 122,0 (4.30 oz.).

Before performing the dance of seduction (guedra), mauritanian women wear a parure embellished with different amulets.

You can see a similar piece on:

• page 28-29 of “A World of Head Adornment: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America” by Anne Van Cutsem.;
• page 223 of “Africa Adorned” by Angela Fisher.

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