Wood. Cm 60,0 in length (23.62"); gr. 97,3 (3.31 oz.). Beads diameter approx cm. 1,0. The chaplet is worn as necklace or as bracelet, but it's also instrument of prayer, similar to the rosary. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the...
Silver gr. 85,6 (3.02 oz); cm. 4,5 high x cm. 4,8 width (1.77” x 1.89"). Inner diameter cm. 2,0 (0.79"); US size 9.0. These rings were used by men and women, like hair decorations, necklaces, pendants, rings for fingers and currency. Jewels are also a form of savings, available in times of economic crisis in nomadic society.
Silver filigree. The necklace is cm. 55,0 long (21.65″) the central talisman is cm. 5,7 width x cm. 3,4 high (2.24″ x 1.34″); grams 25,4 (0.90 oz.). Berber – Amazigh Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt,...
Early to mid 20th century. Tribal metal, glass beads. The piece is cm. 91,5 in lenght (36.02"); each fibula is cm. 14,1 x cm. 8,6 (5.55" x 3.39"). Grams 139,2 (4.91 oz). Very good conditions. Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. Beautiful pair. For more information and similar examples: "Tiserai - The Fibule Au Maroc", by...
Bronze. Cm. 6,0 high (2.36"). Inner diameter cm. 2,2 (0.87"); US size 11.0. Gr. 17,9 (0.63 oz.). Metal works like this Dogon ring is molded in bronze by ‘the lost wax method’, also called ‘cire-perdue’. This kind of metal molding is made with a wax model and a mold made from...
Mid 20th century. Silver, enamel, old Moroccan siver coins, coral beads, glass beads. The necklace is cm. 60,0 in lenght (23.62"); grams 191,3 (6.75 oz.). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to...
Early to mid 20th century. Massive silver. gr. 737,9 (26.02 oz.); diameter cm. 8,2 (3.22″), inner diameter cm. 5,7 (2.24″). These bracelets were originally worn by berber women to defend themselves during raids. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in...
The Hamar (approx. population 61,000) are principally pastoralists, breeding cattle, goats and sheep. They have a similar veneration for cattle as their close neighbors. As with the majority of tribes in the area, the land in not owned by individuals; it is free for use by any member of...
Geometric layers of copper and white metal on brass sheet: Cm. 26,0 high x cm. 5,3 width (10.24″ x 2.09″); gr. 71,3 (2.52 oz.). Cm. 18,1 high x cm. 7,1 width (7.13″ x 2.80″); gr. 98,5 (3.47 oz.). Cm. 24,9 high x cm. 6,0 width (9,80" x 2.36"); gr....
Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel, silver coins. Gr. 121,8 (4.29 oz.); diameter cm. 7,0 (2.75″), inner diameter cm. 6,6 (2.59″). 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...
