Other Talismans

Berber Talisman – HERZ – Western Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco

1950'-1960'. Silver, green and yellow enamel. Gr. 32,2 (1.13 oz.); cm. 4,1 high x cm. 6,5 width (1.61" x 2.55"). 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 the first time after the end of...

Berber Talisman – Essaouira, Morocco

End 19th century - early 20th century. Silver, coral. Silver coins range from 1299 to 1313 Hegira (1881-1895) ; gr. 44,9 (1.58 oz.). Cm. 12,5 high x cm. 5,3 width (4.92” x 2.08"). This amulet was the central piece of an important necklace. Rare Item. Outstanding piece. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the...

Tuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – NigerTuareg Veil Weights – ASSROU N’ SWOUL – Niger

Geometric layers of brass and copper on iron sheet; ebony. C m. 18,8 high (7.40”) x cm. 7,5 width (2.95”); gr. 88,1 (3.10 oz.). A genuine and old Tuareg veil weight known as " assrou n' swoul ", generally translated as " the key which is thrown over the shoulder ". This elaborate key-like pendant is often...