High Atlas Berber fibulas, Morocco
High-grade silver fibulas of the Aït Hadiddou tribe in the High Atlas, in Morocco. They were made with a mould and were used to fasten the clothing at each side of the chest. Both fibulas are linked by a silver chain (silver tested).
From 1st half of 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length of chain: 62 cm
Size of fibulas: 12 x 7,5 cm
Weight: 238 gr.
References:
“Les fibules” Rabaté, Marie-Rose, ACR Edition, 2013
MAR60
