Berber Women’s Belt – Anti Atlas Moutains, South Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool, old silver coins, silver pieces, glass beads. The piece is approx. cm. 150 in lenght; cm. 2,2 high (59.05” x 0.86”); gr. 72,6 (2.56 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.