Berber Frontal Talisman – Ait Akka Tribe – South Morocco

Mid 20th century. Tribal metal, glass beads, shells, large resin bead; metal ring, glass. Approx. cm. 12,5 high (4.92″) x cm. 4,5 width (1.77″); gr. 60,4 (2.13 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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