Antique Large Berber Earrings – Ida Ou Semlal – Western Anti Atlas South Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Silver, glass, coral beads, paint; gr 27,4 (0.97 oz); cm. 9,0 high (3.54”).

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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