Berber Headband – Ida Ou Gnidif Tribe – Agadir, South Morocco

Early to mid 20th Century. Wool, 9 silver coins. The large central coin is 1 Rial / 10 Dirham Morocco – AH 1299 AD 1881; the oother cois are Spanish Dollar (n. 3 Philip VII od Spain – 1821; n. 3 Charles IV of Spain – 1806; n. 1 Charles III of Spain – 1776; n. 1 Napoleon’s brother Joseph – early 19th century). The belt, without fringes, is approx. cm. 110,0 long (43.30″). Gr. 95,9 (3.38 oz.). For a similar example, you can see page 170 of “Bijoux du Maroc”, by Jaques et Marie-Rose Rabaté, Edilsud / Le Fennec 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.