Amazigh/Berber big pendant, Morocco

Rare and big pendant from Morocco, use unknown. On both sides the shell has holes and red silk is stuffed inside (maybe perfumed?). The leather strap is finely braided.

Materials: Amber, shell, silk, and leather.

From early 20th century or older. The Amber bead could be even older and re-used for this ornament.

Dimensions:

Length of leather strap: 56 cm
Diameter of amber bead: 5 cm
Diameter of shell beads : 7 cm

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