Decorative ornament - Morocco

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Description from the seller

Berber necklace from the second half of the 20th century

Berber amber beads (phenolic resin)

These traditional necklaces are worn at celebrations or ceremonies. Found in a small village in the southern Atlas Mountains of Morocco, it reflects the talent and ancestral know-how of this desert Berber people.

Weight 2980 g

Height 70 cm

Diameter of the beads 2 to 3 cm

2 large triangle-shaped beads

Berber necklace from the second half of the 20th century

Berber amber beads (phenolic resin)

These traditional necklaces are worn at celebrations or ceremonies. Found in a small village in the southern Atlas Mountains of Morocco, it reflects the talent and ancestral know-how of this desert Berber people.

Weight 2980 g

Height 70 cm

Diameter of the beads 2 to 3 cm

2 large triangle-shaped beads

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2980 g
Specific region of origin
Sud Atlas marocain
Material
Resin
Country of origin
Morocco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
70 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
FranceVerified
41
Objects sold
100%
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