Silver - Chain - Ethnic silver chain
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Moroccan Berber silver necklace, 59 cm long and 113 g, dating to the mid‑20th century, vintage with visible wear, titled Ethnische Silberkette.
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Ethnic Berber Silver Chain with cone-shaped amulets & hollow spheres – Morocco / North Africa, mid-20th century (112 g)
The piece stands out with its central hollow silver ball, flanked by two contoured spacer beads and two prominent, cone-shaped amulets. The cones are hand-decorated with traditional geometric prickings/zigzag patterns, considered protective symbols in Berber culture.
Total weight: 112 g
Material: Silver (acid test positive, fineness unmarked/lower than 925 sterling silver – typical for authentic tribal jewelry)
Special features: Pure handwork, original faithful clasp (hook). The zigzag patterns serve as traditional protective symbols against the “evil eye.” The freely rotating hollow spheres symbolize movement and the cycle of life; according to regional folklore, the constant movement when worn wards off negative energies and testifies to high goldsmithing skill.
Condition: Good, age-appropriate preservation with fine patina and signs of wear.
A wonderful addition for collectors of ethnographic jewelry, silver antiques, or North African folk art.
Ethnic Berber Silver Chain with cone-shaped amulets & hollow spheres – Morocco / North Africa, mid-20th century (112 g)
The piece stands out with its central hollow silver ball, flanked by two contoured spacer beads and two prominent, cone-shaped amulets. The cones are hand-decorated with traditional geometric prickings/zigzag patterns, considered protective symbols in Berber culture.
Total weight: 112 g
Material: Silver (acid test positive, fineness unmarked/lower than 925 sterling silver – typical for authentic tribal jewelry)
Special features: Pure handwork, original faithful clasp (hook). The zigzag patterns serve as traditional protective symbols against the “evil eye.” The freely rotating hollow spheres symbolize movement and the cycle of life; according to regional folklore, the constant movement when worn wards off negative energies and testifies to high goldsmithing skill.
Condition: Good, age-appropriate preservation with fine patina and signs of wear.
A wonderful addition for collectors of ethnographic jewelry, silver antiques, or North African folk art.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
113 g
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Country of origin
Morocco
Title additional information
Ethnic silver chain
Length
59 cm
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