Amazigh/Berber silver and coral fibulas, Morocco

Complete set of fibulas and pectoral ornament from the Ait Ouaouzguit, Talaouine, in South Morocco. Inset with beautiful coral beads and cloissonné enamel. The two small fibulas were cast on a mold, and then inset with coral. Several glass beads, amulets and coins hang from the 3 enameled pieces.

First half of the 20th century. One of the coins is dated 1299 (1920 CE).

The whole ornament is in very good condition, including the enamel.

Dimensions:

Total length: 56 cm
Central ornament (with pendant): 6,5 x 3 cm
Weight: 115,1 gr

Literature:

“Les fibules, deux mille ans en Afrique du N”, Rabaté. Marie-Rose, ACR Edition, 2013, p.166
“Splendeurs du Marroc” Editions plume, 1998, p.320
“Berber Memoires”, Draguet, Michel, Mercator fonds, Yale, 2021, p. 289, 299, 301

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