Early 20th century - Silver, niello, red glass gr 43,6 (1.53 oz); cm. 9,0 high (3.54”) x cm. 8,5 width (3.34”). Antique Berber earrings from Ida Ou Nadif Tribe. Exquisite work. The Berbers, or, in their own language, Amazigh (plural Imazighen, "free men") are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa. Sold
Early 20th century. Silver, red glass; wonderful Hand of Fatima as pendant. Gr. 49,4 (1.74 oz). Diameter cm. 5,9 (2.32 Inches). The bracelet is cm. 2,6 width (1.02 Inches). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt,...
1960-1970. Cm. 43,0 high (16.92”) x cm. 10,0 width (3.93”). Beautiful piece. The Haha are a Berber people in the Western High Atlas in Morocco. 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...
Mid 20th century. Without the silk plume, the chaplet is cm 52,0 (16.92") in length; gr. 135,15 (4.77 oz.). Beads: wood finely inlaid with silver, silver, agate, amber, old glass. The chaplet are a nakelace, but also instruments of prayer, similar to the rosary.
Early 20th century. Silver, blue, red and green enamel. Gr. 260,0 (9.17 oz.); cm. 3,6 high (1.41 Inches) x cm. 6,8 width (2.67 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...
The nacklace is cm. 58,5 long (23.03 Inches); copal beads, metal insert: diameter from cm. 2,5 (0.98") to cm. 4,2 (1,65). Gr. 595,0 (20.98 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...
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...
Cm. 15,2 high x cm. 10.0 width; gr. 170,0 (6,0 oz.). A Benin ivory plaque of Three Kings in Harmony, Nigeria. A form worn by the Oba (King) during important ceremonies, often sewn or otherwise attached to his robe.
Mid 20th century. Glass beads, aluminium rings, metal decorations on leather. Approx. cm. 31,0 long (12.20 Inches) x cm. 28,0 width (11.02 Inches). The Ait Atta are a large Berber tribal confederation of South eastern Morocco. They are divided into "five fifths" (khams khmas), all said to descend from the forty...
19th century. Cm. 26,0 high (10.23") x cm. 11,5 width (4.52"); the central hole is cm. 8,3 long (3.26") x cm. 6,8 width (2.67"). The Gurunsi wear these bracelets as a sign of prosperity. The piece has been repaired long time ago. Beautiful patina of use.
