Berber Head Adornment – Akka Region, Southern Morocco

Mid 20th century. Aluminium rings in braided leather, coins (1/2 dirham Empire Cherifien). The piece is cm. 30,5 long (12.00″); gr. 59,4 (2.09 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, see p. 186 of “Bijoux du Maroc”, by Jacques ed Marie-Rose Rabaté.