Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 41,0 x 34,5 (16.14” x 13.58”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. 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...
Tribal metal, carnelian and glass rings (khroub) gr. 46,9 (1.65 oz.); cm. 9,5 high x cm. 10,3 width (3.74” x 4.05"). In the Tuareg language (Tamahaq), the literal sense of the word “Tcherot” means “letter”, “message” or “paper on which something is written”. The word Tcherot is used in Niger, while these talismans are...
Iron blade with broad, spatulate form, finely incised with linear and herringbone motifs. Wooden handle wrapped with brass strips and terminating in a domed pommel with brass studs. Pre-1930. Length: 46.5 cm; Weight: 450 g. m18
1970-80'. Wool; cm. 156,0 x 112,0 (61.82” x 44.09”). These fabrics have been professionally washed; excellent conditions. PERFECT Conditions This stunning Moroccan Berber Carpet coming from Akhnif. It was hand-woven knot by knot by the local Moroccan Woman in the area of Taznakht, high Atlas Mountains. This rug has...
Early 20th century. Copper grams 2.236,0 (4.93 lb.). Cm. 11,8 high x cm. 12,3 width (4.65″ x 4.84″). Outstanding rare piece. The Nupe people, traditionally called the Tapa by the neighbouring Yoruba, are a Volta-Niger ethnic identity and historic nation native to Middle Belt Nigeria, and are the...
Silver. Cm. 6,2 x cm. 5,0 (2.44 x 1.97 Inches); grams 15,1 (0.53 oz.). This cross is decorated on both sides. Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn around the neck as their owner’s most prized possession, a talisman and symbol of faith combined. m22
End XIX early XX. Wrought iron, hand-carved bone, horn, wood, plant fibers, animal skin, and hair decorations. Total height 72,5 cm; blade length 49,0 cm. Weight: 1017,3 grams. The Madau is accompanied by its auxiliary knife (pisau raut). Condition: Very good. The Mandau...
1970'. Silver grams 9,0 (0.32 oz.). Cm. 2,4 high (0.94″). Inner diameter cm. 1,9 (0.75"). US size 8.75. The Lion of Judah is a Jewish national and cultural symbol, traditionally regarded as the symbol of the tribe of Judah. It is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation...
Bronze: 1) Grams 59,0 (2.08 oz.). Cm. 20,1 high (7.91″); 2) Grams 42,6 (1.50 oz.). Cm. 20,4 high (8.03″); 3) Grams 50,0 (1.76 oz.). Cm. 22,7 high (8.94″); 4) Grams 43,4 (1.53 oz.). Cm. 19,5 high (7.68″); 5) Grams 46,7 (1.65 oz.). Cm. 19,2 high (7.56″). Authentic old Tuareg hammers,...
Mid-20th century or earlier. Amber bead, agate beads in various colors, shells, metal elements, glass beads, hair, and fabric. Without the strips: approx. 17.0 cm wide × 11.7 cm high (6.69″ × 4.61″); Weight: 144.4 g (5.09 oz). Before performing the dance of seduction (Guedra),...