Early to mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 360,0 x 16,0 (141.73” x 6.30”). Very good overall conditions; only some small damage due to age and use. You can see a similar piece on pages 56/57 of “Splendeurs du Maroc”, by Africa Museum Tervuren. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of […]
1950′. Old metal elements, glass beads. The necklace is cm. 67,5 long (26.57″); grams 116,0 (4.09 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 end of the […]
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 360,0 x 125,0 (11.81 x 4.10 Feet). The blanket has been professionally washed. Perfect 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 their unique […]
Mid 20th century. Tribal metal, paint grams 74,9 (2.64 oz.). The piece is cm. 60,0 in lenght (23.62″). The Ait Atta are a large Berber tribal confederation of South eastern Morocco. They are divided into “five fifths” (khams khmas), all said to descend from the forty sons of their common ancestor Dadda Atta: these “fifths” are […]
Early to mid 20th century. Silver. Grams 190,4 (6.72 oz.); diameter cm. 7,7 (3.03″), inner diameter cm. 6,8 (2.68″). 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 […]
Early to mid 20th century. Massive silver. gr. 284,4 (10.03 oz.); diameter cm. 7,9 (3.11″), inner diameter cm. 7,5 (2.95″). 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 […]
Mid 20th century. Old Spanish silver coins, old coral beads, old glass beads. The piece is cm. 250,0 in lenght (98.43″). The decorated part is cm. 43 in lengh (16.93″). Berber – Amazigh Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and […]
Silver filigree. The necklace is cm. 55,0 long (21.65″) the central talisman is cm. 5,7 width x cm. 3,4 high (2.24″ x 1.34″); grams 25,4 (0.90 oz.). Berber – Amazigh 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 […]
1960′. Silver, mediterranean coral, enamel grams 27,9 (0.98 oz.). Cm. 7,3 high (2.87″). Kabyle Tribe The Kabyle people are a Berber ethnic group native to Kabylia in the north of Algeria, one hundred miles east of Algiers. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their […]
1980′. The Tagmout (tribal metal bead, enamel, moroccan coins, glass) is the centerpiece of the necklace; it’s a symbol and a talisman of fertility. The necklace, spanish coins and glass beads, is cm. 74,0 long (29,13″). Grams 222,1 (7,83 oz.). Berber – Amazigh Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from […]