Early 20th century. Silver gr. 184,5 (6.52 oz.). Cm. 5,5 high x cm. 8,2 width. Probably the best expression Moroccan jewelery, these elaborate anklets were worn by women of higher social status. For more informations and similar examples: pages 47-52 of by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, Edisud / Le Fennec; page 19...
Early to mid 20th century. Silver engraved. Gr. 74,0 (2.61 oz.); diameter cm. 6,5 (2.55 Inches). 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 the Niger River. The name Berber appeared for...
The piece is 12,5 width x 14,0 high (4.92" x 5.51"). Gr. 395,0 (13.93 oz.). This massive ornate copper-alloy (bronze or brass) bracelet is a form of currency found among the Bamum (Bamun) people of Cameroon. Though often identified as a currency type it also served as a prestige object available...
Mid 20th century. Tribal aluminum, enamel. The anklet measures cm. 11,0 (4.33") width, cm. 11,5 (4.52") high. The large central talisman is cm. 7,2 (2.83") width and cm. 6,5 (2.55") high. These exquisite objects were worn by Tuareg women to ward off the evil eye.
End 19th century - early 20th century. Silver and gold Gr. 120,2 (4.24 oz). Outside diameter: cm. 7,3 (2.99 Inches); inner diameter cm. 6,2 (2.67 Inches). The bracelet is cm. 2,3 width (0.98 Inches). This is a rare Shams u Kmar from Fez characterized by alternating bands symbolizing the sun...
Gr. 114,0. You can see a similar piece on page 19 of "A World of Bracelets: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America" by Anne Van Cutsem. 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...
Early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 122,8 (4.33 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...
20th century. Gr. 65,1 (2.29 oz.); Cm. 6,4 high (2.51”) x cm. 7,0 width (2.75”). Inner diameter: cm. 6,1 (2.40 Inches) The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of...
Early 20th century. Silver, green enamel. Gr. 93,2 (3.28 oz.); cm. 2,9 high (1.14 Inches) x cm. 6,3 width (2.48 Inches). 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 the Niger...
First half 20th century. Silver, enamel and glass. Gr. 103,9 (3.67 oz). These bracelets reveal a perfect mastery of the Jewish artisans in the technique of niello and chisel. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and...
