Berber Newborn Hood – Ida Ou Nadif – Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Cm. 47,5 high x cm. 47,0 width (18.70” x 18.50”). Henna dye. Excellent conditions. RARE piece.

Beautiful newborn hood from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe.

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.