Antique Berber Earrings – Silver, Coral, Amazonite – Draa Valley, South Morocco

Early 20th century – Silver, Coral, Amazonite gr 30,9 (1.09 oz); cm. 8,8 high x cm. 3,1 width (3.46″ x 1.22”).

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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