Early 20th century. Silver, madrepore coral gr. 170,0 (5.99 oz.). The nacklace is cm. 43 long (16.92 Inches); the large central talisman is cm. 12,00 long and cm. 7,0 width (4.72" x 2.75"). This talisman of fertility represents the nine moons of human gestation. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group...
First half of the 20th century. Coins (Maroc Empire Cherifien 1 Franc; about 1921 to 1924) in braided leather. An expression of tribal identity and of social status of the woman who wears them, jewels are also a form of savings, available in times of economic crisis in rural society.
Mid 20th century or earlier. Glass and resin beads, buttons. The Hand of Fatima (tribal metal) is cm. 7,0 x 4,7 (2.75 x 1.85 Inches). The nacklace is cm. 60 long (23.62 Inches); gr. 102,4 (3.61 oz.). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed...
1960'-1970'. Silver, wool. The nacklace is cm. 47,5 long (18.70 Inches); the larger "claw" is 7,6 cm long (2.99 Inches), the smaller one is cm 5,5 long (2.16 Inches). Gr. 100,1 (3.53 oz.). The Gnawa are an ethnic group formed by the descendants of ancient slaves from south of the...
Mid 20th century. Silver, red coral from Mediterranean. The nacklace is cm. 53 long (20.86 Inches); gr. 40,5 (1.43 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 the Niger River.The...
Mid 20th century. Silver, glass and silver beads, ebony. The nacklace is cm. 50 long (19.68 Inches). The large talisman is cm. 9,1 high (3.58”) x cm. 8,2 width (3.22”). Gr. 97,5 (3.43 oz.). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and...
Mid 20th century. Silver and glass beads. The nacklace is cm. 68 long (26.77 Inches). The large Cross is cm. 9,2 (3.62”) high x cm. 8,0 (3.14”) width. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably...
