Ivory Bracelets – West Africa
Early to mid 20th century. Gr. 67,3 (2.37 oz.). Diameter cm. 8,5; inner diameter cm. 6,5.
Berber Earrings – Ouarzazate, Morocco
1930-1940 - Silver, blue e red glass gr 74,6 (2.63 oz); cm. 10,4 (4.09”) high x cm. 5,9 (2.32”) width. Antique Berber earrings from Ouarzazate. The Berbers, or, in their own language, Amazigh (plural Imazighen, "free men") are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa.
Berber Anklet – Fez, Morocco
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...
Berber Bracelets – North MoroccoBerber Bracelets – North Morocco
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...
Large Bamum Bracelet – Cameroon
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...
Tuareg Anklet – KHAL KHAL – West AfricaTuareg Anklet – KHAL KHAL – West Africa
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.
Hair Ornaments – Ait Akka – Berber – MoroccoHair Ornaments – Ait Akka – Berber – Morocco
Mid 20th century – Tribal metal. Gr 159,95; cm. 8,5 high x cm. 3,7 width. Antique Berber Hair Ornaments from Ait Akka Tribe. Exquisite work. For similar examples see p. 181 of “Bijoux du Maroc”, by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, Edisud / Le Fennec. The Berbers, or, in their own...
Berber Necklace – Bani Region, MoroccoBerber Necklace – Bani Region, Morocco
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.
Berber Bracelet – SHAMS U KMAR – Fez, Morocco Berber Bracelet – SHAMS U KMAR – Fez, Morocco
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...
Earrings – IDA OU NADIF – Berber – MoroccoEarrings – IDA OU NADIF – Berber – Morocco
Early 20th century - Silver, red glass. Gr 26,0 (0.91 oz); cm. 8,9 high x cm. 7,4 width. Antique Berber earring from IDA OU NADIF tribe. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and...