Old Berber Head Adornments – Guelmim Region, South Morocco

Mid 20th century. Boghdad crosses (tribal metal), carnelian rings (tanfouk), shells (tafoun), carnelian beads, glass beads, braided leather. Approx. cm. 70,0 high (27.55″); gr. 199,9 (7.05 oz.).

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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Weight400 g