Description: This is a beautiful and rare piece of Amazigh silver jewelry of the Berber people. It should probably be in a museum. This is a massive chest piece, or pectoral, attached to two fibula and adorned with several coins, glass and enamel work. It is approximately 19" long and 19" wide. There appears to possibly be one coin missing. The chain links on the right side appear tangled. I found no markings but this is a large piece. Testing with a XRF Spectrometer found the piece to be more than 93% pure silver. It weighs a whopping 830 grams. This is believed to be from the region of Tiznit, Anti-Atlas Morocco. This was traditionally worn for celebrations, not everyday wear. Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. Wonderful complete piece. The central talisman (HERZ) often has a sheet of paper, closed and sealed, on which is written in Arabic, one or more verses of the Quran selected by an Imam or a Marabout, at the request of a person who wants to be protected from the evil eye, curses, hatred, diseases or also to receive favors or luck. For more information and similar examples: Pages 28-29 of Bijoux du Maroc, by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabat, Edisud / Le Fennec; Page 251 of Africa Adorned by Angela Fisher. Pages 251-252 of Splendeurs du Maroc, Africa Museum Tervuren Will be packed with care and shipped securely. SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION. SEND ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE BEEN A SELLER FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES WITH 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE.
Price: 3770 USD
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-28T14:59:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Glass
