Outstanding Antique Berber Bracelet – MOON & SUN – Northern Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Silver, gold (tested) grams 122,4 (4.32 oz.); diameter cm. 8,1 (3.19″), inner diameter cm. 6,8 (2.68″).

For similar examples, see p. 53 of “Bijoux du Maroc”, by Marie Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg;

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.

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