Surya Rutten

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Magnificent large polychrome Berber urn in copper and camel bone. Probably from the 1960s. Magnificent mosaic work that recalls the influence of the Arab world on the cubist movement. Ancient Berber artisanal craft. Very beautiful size. Good overall condition. Some traces of normal wear that remind us of its past history. Collector of African art, popular Berber art. Used as a spice or jewelry box in the High Atlas Mountains.

Magnifique grande urne polychrome berbère en cuivre et os de chameau. 
Probablement vers les années 60. 
Magnifique travail de mosaïque qui rappelle l’influence du monde arabe sur le mouvement cubiste. 
Artisanat d’art berbère ancien. 
Très beau format.  
Bonne condition générale. 
Quelques traces d’usure normale qui nous rappelle son histoire passée. 
Collectionneur art africain, art populaire berbère. 
Servait de boîte à épices ou à bijoux dans les hautes montagnes de l’Atlas. 





Os de chameau - Urn  - Copper, Bone - Ancient Berber Craftsmanship

Morocco -  - 1960-1970

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Beautiful large Berber urn in copper and camel bone from Morocco, dated to c. 1960–1970, 27 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in good condition with minor age-related wear, titled and produced as ancient Berber craftsmanship from the Atlas region.

Os de chameau - Urn - Copper, Bone - Ancient Berber Craftsmanship

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Beautiful large Berber urn in copper and camel bone from Morocco, dated to c. 1960–1970, 27 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in good condition with minor age-related wear, titled and produced as ancient Berber craftsmanship from the Atlas region.

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