Berber amber phenolic resin. - Necklace
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Description from the seller
Very old Berber necklace – Moroccan High Atlas (circa 1890–1910)
Weight: 980 g
Length: 79 cm
Superb and impressive ancient traditional necklace from southern Morocco, made of large artisanal beads in natural vegetable resin.
This resin comes from the Boswellia tree, an acacia used in the past in the making of Berber necklaces.
The pearls display a magnificent antique patina with warm hues ranging from golden yellow to deep amber.
The central cylinder, made of very rare black wood, is finely inlaid with hammered copper and silver wires directly into the wood.
One of the hanging pieces bears an engraved date corresponding to 1188 in the Hijri calendar, which is 1775 in the Gregorian calendar, demonstrating the antiquity and the transmission of this jewelry through generations.
Exceptional piece, authentic, not restored, simply cleaned with pure water to preserve its original material.
Shows some typical signs of wear for its age, but in very good overall condition.
This necklace alone tells part of the history and traditions of the desert Berber people.
A unique collectible item.
Seller's Story
We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand.
Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home.
Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment.
Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home.
We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece.
We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
Translated by Google TranslateVery old Berber necklace – Moroccan High Atlas (circa 1890–1910)
Weight: 980 g
Length: 79 cm
Superb and impressive ancient traditional necklace from southern Morocco, made of large artisanal beads in natural vegetable resin.
This resin comes from the Boswellia tree, an acacia used in the past in the making of Berber necklaces.
The pearls display a magnificent antique patina with warm hues ranging from golden yellow to deep amber.
The central cylinder, made of very rare black wood, is finely inlaid with hammered copper and silver wires directly into the wood.
One of the hanging pieces bears an engraved date corresponding to 1188 in the Hijri calendar, which is 1775 in the Gregorian calendar, demonstrating the antiquity and the transmission of this jewelry through generations.
Exceptional piece, authentic, not restored, simply cleaned with pure water to preserve its original material.
Shows some typical signs of wear for its age, but in very good overall condition.
This necklace alone tells part of the history and traditions of the desert Berber people.
A unique collectible item.
Seller's Story
We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand.
Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home.
Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment.
Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home.
We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece.
We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Berber amber phenolic resin.
Total weight
980 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Ethnic group/ culture
Berbère
Country of Origin
Morocco
Sold with stand
No
Length
79 cm
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