Ethnic Jewels

Berber Fibulae – TIZERZAI – Ait Hadiddou, High Atlas, MoroccoBerber Fibulae – TIZERZAI – Ait Hadiddou, High Atlas, Morocco

Early 20th century. Silver, coral gr. 86,9 (3.06 oz). Each fibula measures cm. 9,7 (3.81”) high x cm. 5,2 (2.04”) width. Overall, with the chain, the piece is cm. 50,0 long (19.68 Inches). Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. Their weight, size and...

Berber Fibulae – TIZERZAI – High Atlas, MoroccoCoppia di Fibule Berbere – TIZERZAI – Alto Altante, Marocco

Early 20th century. Silver alloy, green glass gr. 66,7 (2.35 oz). Each fibula measures cm. 13,0 (5.11”) high x cm. 5,2 (2.04”) width. Overall, with the chain, the piece is cm. 63,0 long (24.80 Inches). Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. Their weight,...

Tuareg Hoggar Talisman – TERAOUT – AlgeriaTuareg Hoggar Talisman – TERAOUT – Algeria

Silver on iron sheet; brass and copper decorations. Approx. cm. 24,0 high x cm. 17,0 width; gr. 100,6. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. These large embossed pectorals Tera (singular: Teraout) are particularly appreciated by Tuareg Hoggar-Tassili...

Berber Anklets – AIT JELIDASSENCavigliere Berbere – AIT JELIDASSEN

Early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 486,0 (oz. 17.14). Diameter cm. 7,4 (2.91") These anklets reveals the perfect mastery of the Jewish Berber artisans. The Berbers, or, in their own language, Amazigh (plural Imazighen, "free men") are the indigenous inhabitants ofNorth Africa. Sold Early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 486,0 (oz. 17.14). Diameter cm. 7,4...

Tuareg BraceletBracciale Tuareg

Early 20th century. Gr. 180,0 (6.35 oz.); Cm. 7,2 (2.83”) high x cm. 8,0 (3.14”) width. Internal diameter: cm. 5,6 (2.20 Inches) These copper bracelets were used to treat rheumatism. Very interesting bracelet from an anthropological point of view. SoldInizi del XX sec. Gr. 180,0. Altezza cm. 7,2  x Larghezza cm. 8,0. Diametro interno: cm. 5,6. Questi bracciali in...