Mid 20th century. Metal. Cm. 9,3 width x cm. 8,5 high (3.66″ x 3.35″). The central talisman is cm. 4,9 x cm. 4,9 (1.93″ x 1.93″). Gr. 339,0 (11.96 oz.). These anklets are worn by Moorish women during the dance of Guedra....
20th century. Straw, wool. Diameter cm. 40,0 high (15.75”). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River.The name Berber appeared for the first time after the end of...
Early 20th century - Silver, niello decorations gr 131,5 (4.63 oz); cm. 19,7 high (7.75”) x cm. 8,7 width (3.42”). These pieces are talismans of fertility and represent the nine moons of human gestation. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North...
19th century. Brass. Gr. 461,4 (16.28 oz.); cm. 17,0 high (6.69”) x cm. 12,5 width (4.92”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see “The Hand in Morocco”, by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand...
Mid 20th century. Silver, real amber, coral, amazonite, 2 huge silver beads, shells, glass beads. With the silk stand, the necklace is cm. 70,0 in lenght (27.56"); grams 161,7 (5.70 oz.). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic...
19th century. Brass. Gr. 461,4 (16.28 oz.); cm. 17,0 high (6.69”) x cm. 12,5 width (4.92”). This hand is the top piece of a lamp. For similar examples see “The Hand in Morocco”, by Khalid El Gharib, Malika Editions. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand...
Early to mid 20th century – Silver, gilded silver (the two lateral hands of Fatima), red and green glass grams 159,4 (5.62 oz). The piece is approx. cm. 31,0 high x cm. 29,0 width (12.20″ x 11.42″). The central talisman has a diameter of cm. 6,2 (2.44″). The...
Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel. Gr. 226,0 (7.97 oz.); diameter cm. 7,2 (2.83″), inner diameter cm. 6,7 (2.63″). 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,...
Mid 20th century. Wool; cm. 190,0 x 120,0 (78,80” x 47,24”). These fabrics have 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...
Engraved silver on ebony wood (gr. 11,6 - 0,41 oz.). Size: cm. 4,3 x 4,3 (1.69" x 1.69"). Fine work. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River. The name Berber appeared for...