Reliquary box - Cast brass - 1950-1960 - Mystical Amulet Wafq
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Portable Qur’anic case amulet from Berber tribes of the Anti-Atlas, Morocco, dating to c. 1950–1960, with a heavy prism body, domed two-water lid, bone inlays, turquoise and coral glass cabochons, incised alpaca sheets with ataurique floral motifs, a 3×3 Wafq numerological square on the reverse, weighing 550 g and measuring 14 cm high, 13 cm wide and 4 cm deep, no stand and in good used condition with signs of age.
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Exceptional portable Qur'anic case for talismanic use, originating from the Berber tribes of the Anti-Atlas region, Morocco. Manufactured in the mid-20th century (c. 1950-1960).
Heavy prism-shaped structure with a two-slope cupola lid and two sturdy lateral suspension rings. The front is richly ornamented with carved camel bone plaques, cabochons of colored glass paste in turquoise and coral tones, and rich sheets of chased alpaca with floral ataurique motifs.
The element of greatest ethnographic and esoteric value is on the reverse: a hand-carved numerological magic square (Wafq / Buduh) of 3x3 cells. This mystical diagram, based on classical grimoires of Islamic occult sciences (such as Shams al-Ma'arif), operated as an active protection amulet to safeguard the bearer and the sacred texts inside. Excellent condition, preserving its natural patina and original verdigris at the joints. Hinge and closures fully functional.
• Dimensions: 14 cm (Height) x 13 cm (Width) x 4 cm (Depth)
• Weight: 550 grams
• Shipping method: Certified shipping with its tracking number.
Exceptional portable Qur'anic case for talismanic use, originating from the Berber tribes of the Anti-Atlas region, Morocco. Manufactured in the mid-20th century (c. 1950-1960).
Heavy prism-shaped structure with a two-slope cupola lid and two sturdy lateral suspension rings. The front is richly ornamented with carved camel bone plaques, cabochons of colored glass paste in turquoise and coral tones, and rich sheets of chased alpaca with floral ataurique motifs.
The element of greatest ethnographic and esoteric value is on the reverse: a hand-carved numerological magic square (Wafq / Buduh) of 3x3 cells. This mystical diagram, based on classical grimoires of Islamic occult sciences (such as Shams al-Ma'arif), operated as an active protection amulet to safeguard the bearer and the sacred texts inside. Excellent condition, preserving its natural patina and original verdigris at the joints. Hinge and closures fully functional.
• Dimensions: 14 cm (Height) x 13 cm (Width) x 4 cm (Depth)
• Weight: 550 grams
• Shipping method: Certified shipping with its tracking number.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
550 g
Brass type
Cast brass
Specific region of origin
Anti - Atlas
Title additional information
Mystical Amulet Wafq
Material
Bone, Brass
Country of origin
Morocco
Ethnic group/culture
Berbère
Height
13 cm
Indigenous object name
Book
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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