Late 19th - early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 325,9 (11.49 oz); cm. 17,3 high (6.81”) x cm. 12,9 width (5.07”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see "The Hand in Morocco", by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since...
1960'-1970'. Silver on leather. Cm. 17,3 high (6.81”) x cm. 11,2 width (4.4”); gr. 81,2 (2.86 oz.). The Khomissar, in the form of a stylized hand, is believed to ward off the evil eye. he Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central...
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...
Late 19th – early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 221,9 (7.82 oz); without the rings cm. 16,0 high (6.29”) x cm. 11,0 width (4.33”). Late 19th – early 20th century. Brass. Gr. 221,9 (7.82 oz); without the rings cm. 16,0 high (6.29”) x cm. 11,0 width (4.33”). Late 19th – early...
19th or early 20th century. Silver red glass bead. Gr. 55,8 (1.97 oz); Cm. 12,8 high (5.03”) x cm. 6,8 width (2.67”). The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period...
Mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 11,5 (0.40 oz.); cm. 8,6 (3.38”) long, cm. 6,1 (2.40") width. Signed piece Bella live Niger and Mali but are of Sudanese origin in Africa. The Bella tribe was formerly held in slavery by the Tuareg. You can see a similar piece on page 189...
Mid 20th century. Silver, green, blue and yellow enamel. Gr. 50,7 (1.79 oz.); cm. 6,3 long x cm. 5,3 width (2.48’’ x 2.08"). 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. Silver gr. 12,0 (0.42 oz); Cm. 8,0 high (3.14”) x cm. 5,4 width (2.12”). Fine work. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period between 9000 and 7000 years...
1960-1970. Silver (gr. 45,5 - 1.60 oz). Size: cm. 8,0 x 6,9 (3.14" x 2.71"). 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...
Bronze. Cm. 6,7 x cm. 3,5 (2.63 x 1.37 Inches); gr. 21,7 (0.76 oz.). Perfect condition.
