Amazigh/Berber coral earrings, Morocco

Silver and coral earrings, worn in the Middle Atlas in Morocco.

High-grade silver and coral. The front of the loops usually had glass insets, that are missing here.

From the first half of the 20th century.

Dimensions:

Size (approx): 8,5 x 5 cm
Weight: 52,7 gr

Literature:

“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001
“Bijoux Berbéres Au Marroc dans la tradition judeo-arab”, Rouach, David, ACR Edition, 1989, p. 88
““Splendeurs du Marroc” Editions plume, 1998

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