Antique Kabyle BENI YENNI silver pendant polychrome cloisonné enamel with articulated elements Algerian work early 20th century
$353.13
Silver pendant with polychrome cloisonné enamel, featuring a radiating composition bordered with applied granules and fitted with seven articulated drops.
Produced in BENI YENNI, Kabylie (Algeria), a major centre of enamelled silverwork from the late 19th century onwards. The use of multicoloured cloisonné enamel, radiating motifs and articulated pendants is typical of this regional tradition. The pendant formed part of women’s jewellery and could be worn alone or combined within a larger chest ornament.
AGE: Early 20th century
MATERIAL: high grade silver, coral, enamel
SIZE : 82 x 45 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 39 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality workmanship.
One silver marble is missing
REFERENCES:
- Das Silber des Mondes, Berberschmuck aus Algerien, Die Sammlung Zanotti, Helke Kämmerer-Grothaus, MAKILAM, 2015, p.52
- Des trésors à porter, Bijoux et parures du Maghreb, Collection J.-F. et M.L. Bouvier, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 2016, p.92
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