Post Date: 28 October 2013
Berber Talisman – Essaouira, Morocco
End 19th century – early 20th century. Silver, coral. Silver coins range from 1299 to 1313 Hegira (1881-1895)
; gr. 44,9 (1.58 oz.). Cm. 12,5 high x cm. 5,3 width (4.92” x 2.08“).
This amulet was the central piece of an important necklace. Rare Item. Outstanding piece.
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.