Berber Frontal Parure – IDA OU NADIF – Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Mid 20th century or earlier. Silver, red glass, coral. The piece is cm. 100,0 long (39.37″); the decorated part is cm. 32,0 in length (12.59″); gr. 51,1 (1.80 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.

For a similar example, please see p. 295 of “Splendeurs du Maroc”, Africa Museum Tervuren.