Early 20th century. Silver, carnelian, blue enamel. Gr. 72,7. Cm. 12,7 x Cm. 7,0. The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period between 9000 and 7000 years ago, hand-painted Catal...
Early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 486,0 (oz. 17.14). Diameter cm. 7,4 (2.91") These anklets reveals the perfect mastery of the Jewish Berber artisans. The Berbers, or, in their own language, Amazigh (plural Imazighen, "free men") are the indigenous inhabitants ofNorth Africa. Sold Early 20th century. Solid sterling silver. Gr. 486,0 (oz. 17.14). Diameter cm. 7,4...
Western Anti Atlas Mountain - Morocco. In this ancient headdress shows various interpretations of the fertility goddess Tanit. The worship of the goddess of fertility was practiced since ancient times by Berbers. With the arrival of Islam, such devotion becomes secret and the image of the goddess is disguised and stylized. Visit...
