Bead - Morocco - amber butterscotch Berber

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Amber bead necklace from Morocco, titled Ambre Butterscotch Berber, dating to the 19th century (1850–1900), composed of natural amber beads with a yellow to dark orange colour, total length 16 cm and weight 62 g.

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Row of antique West African butterscotch amber beads.
Necklace made of ancient natural amber beads, ring-shaped and slightly bi-convex, with an irregular gradient. The color ranges from honey yellow to dark orange-brown, with opaque caramel-colored areas, characteristic of ancient amber. The surfaces show light wear, fine scratches, and a matte patina indicating long use.

The axial drill holes are slightly irregular on some beads, suggesting a handmade finish. The piece is typical of Mediterranean or West African production, fitting into the broader amber trade that connected the Baltic markets to the Mediterranean and African markets.

PERIOD: 19th century
MATERIAL: Baltic amber
DIMENSIONS: (see photos)
WEIGHT: 62 grams
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Row of antique West African butterscotch amber beads.
Necklace made of ancient natural amber beads, ring-shaped and slightly bi-convex, with an irregular gradient. The color ranges from honey yellow to dark orange-brown, with opaque caramel-colored areas, characteristic of ancient amber. The surfaces show light wear, fine scratches, and a matte patina indicating long use.

The axial drill holes are slightly irregular on some beads, suggesting a handmade finish. The piece is typical of Mediterranean or West African production, fitting into the broader amber trade that connected the Baltic markets to the Mediterranean and African markets.

PERIOD: 19th century
MATERIAL: Baltic amber
DIMENSIONS: (see photos)
WEIGHT: 62 grams
SHIPPING via Colissimo

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
62 g
Title additional information
amber butterscotch Berber
Number of items
1
Material
Amber
Country of Origin
Morocco
Colour
Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 mm
Width
16 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Private

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