Early to mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 143,1 (5.05 oz.); cm. 11,3 width x 4,2 high (3.30" x 2.75"). This talisman was probably made in Yemen. These items often contain small scrolls with prayers or magical-religious formulas. Early to mid 20th century. Silver; gr. 143,1 (5.05 oz.); cm. 11,3 width x...
Piece dated 1312 Hijra (1894 Gregorian calendar) - Essaouira (Mogador). Silver gr. 210,0 (7.40 oz). Each fibula measures cm. 14,0 (5.51”) high x cm. 9,1 (3.58”) width. Overall, with the chain, the piece is cm. 81,7 long (32.16 Inches). Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close...
Geometric layers of silver alloy and copper on iron sheet. Cm. 22,2 (8.74”) high x cm. 4,3 (1.69”) width; gr. 88,5 (3.12 oz.). A genuine and old Tuareg veil weight known as ” assrou n’ swoul “, generally translated as ” the key which is thrown over the shoulder “. This...
Mid 20th century. Silver on ebony (gr. 7,5 - 0.26 oz.). Size: cm. 4,4 x 3,9 (1.73" x 1.53"). The crosses are worn by men or women alike. They have magical significance (value protection).
Mid 20th century. Front side manufactured from silver sheet, rear side of copper sheet; cm. 8,2 x 8,6 (3.22" x 3,38") - gr. 32,1 (oz. 1.13). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from...
19th century. Bronze gr. 963,0 (33.96 oz.); cm. 8,0 (3.14 Inches) high; diameter: cm. 11,0 (4.33 Inches) Bronze forms like these were poured into a mod, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They are worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. These anklets were recognized and used as...
Silver, ebony; cm. 9,5 width x 8,2 high (3.74″ x 3,22″) – gr. 67,1 (oz. 2.34). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of the kingdom of the Garamantes,...
Silver (gr. 30,0- 1.06 oz). Size: cm. 5,8 x 4,6. This style of pendant, called Boghdad, is decorated with incised lines and soldered beads. This piece probably comes from the area of Walata and Trarza. Silver (gr. 30,0- 1.06 oz). Size: cm. 5,8 x 4,6. This style of pendant, called Boghdad,...
Ida Ou Nadif people, Souss-Massa-Drâa, Morocco. Mid 20th century. Leather. The piece is approx. cm. 35,5 long (13.97 Inches) x cm. 29,5 width (11.61"). Beautiful symbols on this exceptional bag: solar discs, sacred bread and running water. Sold Ida Ou Nadif people, Souss-Massa-Drâa, Morocco. Mid 20th century. Leather. The piece is approx. cm. 35,5 long...
Shells and leather. Approx. cm. 32 x cm. 6. The shells are a talisman of female fertility and the number 5 refers to the five pillars of Islamic law. For a similar example see: "A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. Sold Shells and leather. Approx. cm. 32 x...
