Tag - Berber - Amazigh

Old Fine Chaplet – 99 beads – Tasbih – Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Wood. Cm 50,0 in length (19.69"); 99 beads diameter approx. cm. 1,9 (0.75); gr. 114,8 (4.05 oz.). The chaplet is worn as necklace or as bracelet, but it's also instrument of prayer, similar to the rosary. Berber - Amazigh Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from...

Old Berber Talismanic Ring – South Morocco

Early to mid 20th century. Silver, enamel. cm. 2,1 high (0.83"); inner diameter cm. 1,9 (0.75”); US size 9.25. Gr. 5,4 (0.19 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...

Old Large Fine Berber Pillow – Zemmour Tribe – Middle Atlas, Morocco

Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 98,0 x 28,0 (38.58” x 11.02”). 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...

Antique Berber Bracelet – Jebel Bani Mountains, South Morocco

19th century. Silver. Gr. 127,7 (1.97 oz.); Without tips, diameter cm. 8,5 (3.46″), inner diameter cm. 6,3 (2.36″). 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...