Head Adornment – Erfoud, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Coins, glass; n. 19 coins 1 franc Empire Cherifien, n. 12 coins 50 cent. Empire Cherifien, n. 2 coins 25 cent. Empire Cherifien. The piece is approx. cm. 55,0 high x cm. 25,0 width (21.65″ x 9.84″). Gr. 388,9 (13.71 oz.).

From 1912 to 1956, Morocco was under French (and Spanish) protection, although the only coins issued for Morocco were those for the French Protectorate, which was shown in French as “Empire Cherifien” or “Empire Maroc Cherifien”. These are some of the most attractive of the Moroccan coins.

The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up their unique language and culture which are, like their land, both African and Mediterranean.