Head Adornments – Guelmim Region, South Morocco

Early to mid 20th Century. Shells, metal elements, carnalian and agate rings on braided leather. Cm. 55 in lenght (27.55″); gr. 114,5 (3.92 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.