Berber Head Adornment – Tiznit Region, South Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel, red glass, niello decorations. Approx. cm. 25,5 width  x cm. 9,0 high (

10.03″ x 3.54″). The central talisman is cm. 5,7 width x cm 9,0 high (2.24″ x 3.54″). Gr. 59,4 (3.12 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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