Old silver Amazigh/Berber fibulas linked by a chain with a central egg-shaped “tagemout” worked in filigree. Remains of old blue enamel.
Material: high grade silver, enamel, glass.
This kind of fibulas was used in the Sous region in Southern Anti-Atlas. The holes were formed by smithing little rings which are all attached to each other. According to Marie-Rose Rabaté, such work was abandoned more than a century ago.
From the 19th century.
Dimensions:
Total length: 67,5 cm
Size of fibulas: 14,5 x 7 cm
Weight: 207 gr.
References:
“Les fibules” Rabaté, Marie-Rose, ACR Edition, 2013
MAR52
