Various tribal objects - Alloy - Various oriental objects - Early 20th century
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Diverse tribal objects, dating to the early 20th century, originate from diverse Eastern regions, titled Diverse tribal objecten, and comprising five items including a silver or silver alloy Quran case and two antique Indian toe rings, all with original authenticity.
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1. This object is an antique Quran box (Quran case), a traditional item used to store and carry a miniature copy of the Quran or amulets.
Material: It is made of silver or a silver alloy, often richly decorated with intricate engravings and geometric patterns.
Features: The box is usually equipped with a hinged lid and sometimes dangling decorations on the underside.
Function: Historically these boxes were worn as an amulet or talisman for spiritual protection.
8x6x2.2 cm; chain 56 cm long
2. Origin: Such items are often from the Middle East or North Africa (e.g., Morocco) and often date from the early 20th century.
This object is a vintage Moroccan Berber or Kabyle "Hirz" prayer box or talisman chain, often made of silver or an alloy and decorated with colored enamel.
Purpose: Traditionally used as an amulet or to store small religious texts (such as from the Quran).
Design: Often features detailed enamel work in colors such as green, blue and orange, and hangs on a chain.
Features: This specific style is associated with craftsmanship from the regions of Morocco or Kabylie (Algeria). 6.5x5.5x2 cm
3. These are two traditional antique toe rings from India. These rings, usually made of silver or an alloy, are characterized by a wide, openworked ornament and a long, thin pin that is worn between the toes. 4.5x2x6 cm and 4x4x6 cm
4. Kuchi necklace connector (Tribal Kuchi jewelry) 25x3 cm
1. This object is an antique Quran box (Quran case), a traditional item used to store and carry a miniature copy of the Quran or amulets.
Material: It is made of silver or a silver alloy, often richly decorated with intricate engravings and geometric patterns.
Features: The box is usually equipped with a hinged lid and sometimes dangling decorations on the underside.
Function: Historically these boxes were worn as an amulet or talisman for spiritual protection.
8x6x2.2 cm; chain 56 cm long
2. Origin: Such items are often from the Middle East or North Africa (e.g., Morocco) and often date from the early 20th century.
This object is a vintage Moroccan Berber or Kabyle "Hirz" prayer box or talisman chain, often made of silver or an alloy and decorated with colored enamel.
Purpose: Traditionally used as an amulet or to store small religious texts (such as from the Quran).
Design: Often features detailed enamel work in colors such as green, blue and orange, and hangs on a chain.
Features: This specific style is associated with craftsmanship from the regions of Morocco or Kabylie (Algeria). 6.5x5.5x2 cm
3. These are two traditional antique toe rings from India. These rings, usually made of silver or an alloy, are characterized by a wide, openworked ornament and a long, thin pin that is worn between the toes. 4.5x2x6 cm and 4x4x6 cm
4. Kuchi necklace connector (Tribal Kuchi jewelry) 25x3 cm
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Early 20th century
Number of objects
5
Country of Origin
Various oriental objects
Attribution
Original
Material
Alloy
Height
8 cm
Width
6 cm
Title of artwork
Various tribal objects
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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