Berber Bracelet – TANBELT – Western Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel. Gr. 120,1 (4.23 oz.); diameter cm. 6,5 (2.55″); cm. 4,3 high (1.69″).

For similar examples, see:

• p. 23 of “A World of Bracelets”, by Anne van Cutsem;
• p. 284 of “Splendeurs du Maroc”, Africa Museum Tervuren;

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.