1960′-1970′. Wool. Without fringes, approximately cm. 74,0 x 90,0 (29.13” x 35.43”). Tie and dye. Excellent conditions. For similar examples see: – page 139 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow; – page 71 of “African Costumes and Textiles: From the Berbers to the Zulus, by Anne-Marie...
Silver grams 10,7 (0.38 oz). Cm. 2,1 high x cm. 2,3 width (0.83” x 0.91"); inner diameter cm. 2,0 (0.79”); US size 8.00. 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...
Mid 20th century. Silver hallmark ram's head. Grams 270,9 (9.46 oz.); diameter cm. 7,7 (3.03″), inner diameter cm. 6,5 (2.56″). 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...
Mid 20th century. Silver grams 111,8 (3.94 oz). The Hand is cm. 8,7 high x cm. 6,0 width (3.43" x 2.36"). The chain is cm. 112,0 long (44.09”). Fine work. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from...
Early 20th century – Silver, enamel, glass, old silver coins gr 249,3 (8.79 oz). The piece is approx. cm. 38,5 high x cm. 36,0 width (15.15″ x 14.17″). The central talisman is cm. 10,1 high x cm. 8,0 width (3.97″ x 3.14″). The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are...
Mid 20th century. Chiselled metal, gr. 448,1 (15.80 oz.); cm. 13,5 high x cm. 16,0 width (5.31" x 6.29"). Excellent condition, perfectly usable. 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...
Mid 20th century. Silver, coral grams 51,7 (2.38 oz); Cm. 10,5 high x cm. 6,5 width (4.13" x 3.22”). Fine work. The salamander is not afraid nor water nor fire. The salamander reborn from it's ashes and is symbol of birth, life and rebirth. The KHAMSA hand (Arabic) or HAMESH hand (Hebrew) is and old and...
Early 20th century. Silver, red glass. Cm. 9,2 high (3.62"); gr. 22,0 (0.78 oz.). 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...
Engraved silver on ebony wood (gr. 58,7 - 2.07 oz.). Size: cm. 8,7 x 6,5 (3.43" x 2.56"). 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 the first...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 44,0 x 42,5 (17.32” x 16.73”). 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...
