Imi n Tanout Berber earrings High Atlas Morocco silver engraved glass cabochons traditional women adornment
$151.98 $177.92
Pair of earrings from Imi n’Tanout, western High Atlas, Morocco, late 19th – early 20th century. Hand-shaped silver structure with elongated almond-shaped main plate engraved with all-over stylized curvilinear motifs. Central red glass cabochon set in a serrated bezel. Lower movable disc set with a green glass cabochon in a serrated bezel. Small protective blue bead and stylized terminal element. Old attachment system with long U-shaped wire. Surface shows patina and wear consistent with age. Amazigh female adornment from the western High Atlas combining ornament and protective function.
AGE: Early 20th century
MATERIAL: silver, glass
SIZE: 79 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 18 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.
REFERENCES:
- Bijoux du Maroc: Du Haut Atlas à la Vallée du Draa, Jacques et Marie-Rose Rabaté, EDISUD/LE FENNEC, 1996, p.170
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