Silver gilt gr. 31,2 (1.10 oz). Each fibula measures cm. 11,6 (4.56”) high x cm. 5,8 (2.28”) width. Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. Their weight, size and the fineness of the workmanship indicate the social status of the woman who wears them....
19th century, early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 123,0 (oz. 4.33). Diameter cm. 8,0 (3.15"). 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 Berberappeared for the first...
19th century. Solid silver. Gr. 206,0 (7.26 oz). Outside diameter: cm. 7,6 (2.99 Inches); internal diameter cm. 6,8 (2.67 Inches). The bracelet is cm. 2,5 width (0.98 Inches). This is a Shams u Kmar from Fez characterized by alternating bands symbolizing the sun and the moon. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group...
18-19th century. Bronze, approx. Kg. 3,7 (130.50 oz.). Cm. 26,5 (10.43 Inches) high, cm. 12,0 (4.72 Inches) width. Bronze forms like these were poured into a mod, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They are worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. These anklets were recognized and...
Early 20th century - Sterling, solid, silver gr. 27,3 (0.96 oz); cm. 4,1 (1.61”) high x cm. 4,4 (1.73”) width. 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 the...
Mid 20th century. Tribal aluminum. The anklet measures cm. 10,1 (3.97") width, cm. 9,1 (3.58") high. The large central talisman is cm. 6,2 (2.44") width and cm. 5,8 (2.28")high. These exquisite objects were worn by Tuareg women to ward off the evil eye. Sold Mid 20th century. Tribal aluminum. The anklet measures...
Early 20th century - Sterling, solid, silver gr. 25,4 (0.89 oz); cm. 3,1 (1.22”) high x cm. 3,4 (1.33”) width. Internal diameter cm. 2,1 (0.82") These rings were used by men and women, like hair decorations, necklaces, pendants, rings for fingers and currency exchange. They are also objects of protection....
19 th century or early 20th century - Carnelian gr. 7,0 (0.25 oz); cm. 3,6 high (1.41”) x cm. 2,7 width (1.06”) . Internal diameter cm. 1,5 (0.59"). These rings were used like hair decorations, necklaces, pendants, rings for fingers and currency exchange. They are also objects of protection.
Beginning of the 20th century – Silver and coral gr 20,0 (0.70 oz); cm. 10,0 (3.93”) high x cm. 3,0 (1.18”) width. Beginning of the 20th century - Silver and coral gr 20,0 (0.70 oz); cm. 10,0 (3.93”) high x cm. 3,0 (1.18”) width. Crescent Moon, Khamsas and coral for protection. ...
Early to mid 20th century - Silver gr. 20,0 (0.70 oz); cm. 3,1 (1.22”) high x cm. 3,0 (1.33”) width. Inner diameter cm. 1,5 (0.82") Fulani, also called Peul or Fulbe, a primarily Muslim people scattered throughout many parts of West Africa, from Lake Chad, in the east, to the...
